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HR 1456 109th Congress House

Christopher Kangas Fallen Firefighter Apprentice Act

Official title: To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand the definition of firefighter to include apprentices and trainees, regardless of age or duty limitations.

Introduced: May 26, 2005 See on congress.gov
Labor and Employment ApprenticeshipEmergency ManagementFamiliesFire fighters
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This bill died when the 109th Congress ended
It never became law before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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May 10, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Apr 5, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 5, 2005
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 10, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Christopher Kangas Fallen Firefighter Apprentice 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.

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Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 4 Independent 1
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Dec 15, 2005
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Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Jun 9, 2005
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Jun 9, 2005
ETHERIDGE, BOB
· May 26, 2005
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · May 26, 2005
 D
Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Apr 5, 2005
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1456: Christopher Kangas Fallen Firefighter Apprentice Act. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-1456/
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"H.R. 1456: Christopher Kangas Fallen Firefighter Apprentice Act." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-1456/.
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