HR 1534 · 93th Congress · Fire fighters

A bill to provide compensation for totally disabled local firemen or survivors of local firemen killed or disabled while performing their duties in an area of civil disorder.

Introduced 1973-01-09· Sponsored by Rep. Helstoski, Henry [D-NJ-9]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1973-01-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes compensation for a fireman injured or killed while performing his regular duties in an area designated by the Governor of the State to be in a State of civil disorder. Provides, upon a showing by the local fire department, that the Attorney General shall pay the disabled fireman or his survivors a monthly benefit in the amount of $250 per month for a period of ninety-nine months after death or disability, or until there is no eligible survivor. Grants the Attorney General power to administer this Act and authorizes such appropriations are as necessary to carry out its purposes.…

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