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S.1278: Putting First Responders First Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 2, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 2, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 2, 2019
Bill Summary
Putting First Responders First Act This bill modifies the requirements for calculating taxable income to allow first responders to exclude from gross income certain service-connected disability payments received as part of a pension or annuity after reaching the age of retirement. The bill applies to law enforcement officers, employees in fire protection activities, and individuals who provide out-of-hospital emergency medical care.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 2, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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May 2, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Steve Daines (R-Mont.) |