HR 447 · 111th Congress · Labor and Employment

Christopher Kangas Fallen Firefighter Fairness Act

Introduced 2009-01-09· Sponsored by Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7]· House

Bill Progress

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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.(2009-02-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Christopher Kangas Fallen Firefighter Fairness Act - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand the definition of "firefighter" for purposes of death benefit provisions to include fire department members regardless of age, status as an apprentice or trainee, or related duty restrictions. Makes this Act applicable to deaths and injuries which occur on or after May 4, 2002.…

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