H.R. 1828 · 113th Congress
Fire Police Fairness Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Joe Courtney
- Introduced
- 2013-05-06
- Latest action
- 2013-06-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Summary
Fire Police Fairness Act - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include a fire police officer as a public safety officer for purposes of death benefits provisions. Defines a "fire police officer" as an individual who: (1) is serving in accordance with state or local law as a member of a legally organized public safety agency but is not a law enforcement officer, a firefighter, a chaplain, or a member of a rescue squad or ambulance crew; and (2) provides scene security or directs traffic in response to any fire, rescue, or police emergency or at a planned special event.