HR 1536 · 93th Congress · Fire fighters

A bill to amend section 8191 of title 5, United States Code, to extend benefits thereunder to officially recognized or designated members of a legally organized volunteer fire department, ambulance team, or rescue squad not employed by the United States who are killed or totally disabled in the line of duty.

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] Extends Civil Service work injury compensation benefits to officially recognized or designated members of a legally organized volunteer fire department, ambulance team, or rescue squad not employed by the United States who are killed or totally disabled in the line of duty. (Amends 5 U.S.C. 8191)…

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