House Bill 3918
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Fire Police Fairness Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 3, 2017
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Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3918
Congress
115
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
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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
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Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:30 PM