 H.R.2224
Christopher Kangas Fallen Firefighter Fairness Act
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.
 5 Total Points
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. What do you think?
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Legislation Detail
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Legislation Slant
Latest Action:
Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime
This action occurred on Monday, June 25, 2007 and earned 5 points.
Legislative Progress
Introduced in the House on May 14, 2007
Related Bills
S.1918
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