House
Jul 11, 2011

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend public safety officers' death benefits to fire police officers.

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Fire Police Fairness Act - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include a fire police officer as a public safety officer for purposes of death benefits provisions. Defines a "fire police officer" as an individual who: (1) is serving in accordance with state or local law as a member of a legally organized public safety agency but is not a law enforcement...

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Introduced(4/4/11)
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
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Law

Sponsor

JC

Mr. Courtney

House (D) Connecticut – 2

Cosponsors (7)

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Jul 11, 2011