HR 5442 · 107th Congress · Emergency Management

To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include private firefighters and rescue squad and ambulance crew members for certain benefits.

Introduced 2002-09-24· Sponsored by Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.(2002-10-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include within the definition of "public safety officer" for purposes of provisions governing public safety officer death benefits any firefighter, rescue squad, or ambulance crew member who is performing official duties for a private company or organization that has a contractual agreement with a public agency to provide fire suppression, rescue, or ambulance services.…

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