House Bill 3918
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Fire Police Fairness Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 3, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3918
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 House 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.
October 3, 2017
10/13/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
10/03/2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
10/03/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:30 PM