H.R. 2485 · 111th Congress
To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include nongovernmental and volunteer firefighters, ground and air ambulance crew members, and first responders for certain benefits.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Keith Ellison
- Introduced
- 2009-05-19
- Latest action
- 2009-06-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Summary
Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include among individuals eligible for public safety officers' death benefits nongovernmental employees and volunteers: (1) of a fire department, ground or air ambulance service, or first responder or rescue squad that is licensed or recognized by a state or local government; and (2) who perform official duties serving the public in fire suppression, rescue, or emergency medical and ambulance services.