HR 3949 · 103th Congress · Labor and Employment

Entitled, "The Firefighter and Rescue Squad Worker Act".

Introduced 1994-03-03· Sponsored by Rep. Bateman, Herbert H. [R-VA-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards, Occupational Health and Safety.(1994-03-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude from coverage any fire fighters or rescue squad members during the period in which they volunteer their services at a location where they are not employed. Waives overtime compensation requirements when fire fighters or rescue squad members volunteer their services to their employer and sign a legally binding waiver. Prohibits employer coercion of such volunteering.…

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Cosponsors (20)

6 Democrats14 Republicans