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H.R. 1828

Fire Police Fairness Act

Fire Police Fairness Act - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include a fire police officer as a public safety officer for purposes of death benefits provisions. Defines a "fire police officer" as an individual who: (1) is serving in accordance with state or local law as a member of a legally organized public safety agency but is not a law enforcement officer, a firefighter, a chaplain, or a member of a rescue squad or ambulance crew; and (2) provides scene security or directs traffic in response to any fire, rescue, or police emergency or at a planned special event.

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

Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2](D-CT)Sponsor
14 cosponsors9 D5 R
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  • Introduced in HouseMay 6, 2013
  1. Committee

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

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    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Fire Police Fairness Act — Informed