US HB447 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 9 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-02-09 - 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]
Status: Introduced on January 9 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-02-09 - 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]
Summary
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.
Title
Christopher Kangas Fallen Firefighter Fairness Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Joe Sestak [D-PA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-02-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. | |
| 2009-01-09 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
Subjects
Employee benefits and pensions
Employment and training programs
Fires
Labor and employment
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Youth employment and child labor
Employment and training programs
Fires
Labor and employment
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Youth employment and child labor
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/447/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr447/BILLS-111hr447ih.pdf |
