Bill115th CongressFiled May 16, 2018Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 2871
Fire Police Fairness Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 16, 2018)
Fire Police Fairness Act
This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include a fire police officer within the definition of "public safety officer" for purposes of death benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits program.
What just happenedMay 16, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT](D-CT)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMay 16, 2018
- May 16, 2018IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - May 16, 2018IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate