US HB2485 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
June 12 2009 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include among individuals eligible for public safety officers' death benefits nongovernmental employees and volunteers: (1) of a fire department, ground or air ambulance service, or first responder or rescue squad that is licensed or recognized by a state or local government; and (2) who perform official duties serving the public in fire suppression, rescue, or emergency medical and ambulance services.
Title
To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include nongovernmental and volunteer firefighters, ground and air ambulance crew members, and first responders for certain benefits.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-12 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. | |
| 2009-05-19 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
Subjects
Emergency management
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Employee benefits and pensions
Fires
Health personnel
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Employee benefits and pensions
Fires
Health personnel
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d111:HN02485:@@@L&summ2=m& |
| Text | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-111hr2485ih/pdf/BILLS-111hr2485ih.pdf |
