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S.1321: Fairness for Fallen Officers Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced May 13, 2015
- Latest Major Action May 13, 2015
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Fairness for Fallen Officers Act of 2015 Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include a climate-related injury (including hypothermia, heatstroke, and hyperthermia) sustained by a public safety officer who engaged in a situation involving exposure to extreme environmental conditions while on duty as a personal injury for which death benefits or benefits for permanent and total disability shall be provided.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| May 13, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Christopher A. Coons (D-Del.) |