House
Feb 9, 2009Christopher Kangas Fallen Firefighter Fairness Act
Summary
Official
Christopher Kangas Fallen Firefighter Fairness Act - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand the definition of "firefighter" for purposes of death benefit provisions to include fire department members regardless of age, status as an apprentice or trainee, or related duty restrictions. Makes this Act applicable to deaths and injuries which occur on or after May 4, 2002.
Bill Progress
Committee is reviewing, marking up, or holding hearings on the bill
Introduced(1/9/09)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
JS
Mr. Sestak
(D) PA – 7
Topics
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Feb 9, 2009
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