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S.1798: Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced Dec. 10, 2013
- Latest Major Action Dec. 10, 2013
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
33 (22 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide that a qualified emergency services volunteer shall not be counted in determining the number of full-time employees of an employer for the purpose of shared responsibility requirements for employers with respect to health coverage under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Defines "qualified emergency services volunteer" as...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Dec. 10, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Dec. 10, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Mark Warner (D-Va.) |