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- H.R.1828
H.R.1828: Fire Police Fairness Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced May 6, 2013
- Latest Major Action June 14, 2013
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (9 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Fire Police Fairness Act - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include a fire police officer as a public safety officer for purposes of death benefits provisions. Defines a "fire police officer" as an individual who: (1) is serving in accordance with state or local law as a member of a legally organized public safety agency but is not a law enforcement officer, a firefighter, a chaplain, or a member of a rescue...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 14, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| May 6, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| May 6, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Joe Courtney (D-Conn.) |