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HR 2709 116th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Employee benefits and pensions Fires First responders and emergency personnel Law enforcement officers

Fire Police Fairness Act

Introduced: May 14, 2019 Introduced by: Courtney, Joe Democratic · Connecticut See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
May 14, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 14, 2019
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Fire Police Fairness Act

This bill includes additional firefighters within the definition of "public safety officer" for purposes of death, disability, and education benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program.

Specifically, it includes as a public safety officer a firefighter whose primary duty during an emergency response is to secure the scene or manage traffic.

What's happening now June 26, 2019

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1