Senate Bill 2871
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Fire Police Fairness Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 16, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2871
Congress
115
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Fire Police Fairness Act
This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include a fire police officer within the definition of "public safety officer" for purposes of death benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits program.
May 16, 2018
05/16/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
05/16/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:30 PM