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Fire Police Fairness Act

USA116th CongressHR-2709| House 
| Updated: 6/26/2019
Joe Courtney

Joe Courtney

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (2)
Glenn Thompson (Republican)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Fire Police Fairness Act This bill includes additional firefighters within the definition of "public safety officer" for purposes of death, disability, and education benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program. Specifically, it includes as a public safety officer a firefighter whose primary duty during an emergency response is to secure the scene or manage traffic.
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Timeline
May 14, 2019
Introduced in House
May 14, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • May 14, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 14, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 26, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 116-1208: Protecting America’s First Responders Act
  • HR 116-2812: Protecting America’s First Responders Act
Employee benefits and pensionsFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelLaw enforcement officers

Fire Police Fairness Act

USA116th CongressHR-2709| House 
| Updated: 6/26/2019
Fire Police Fairness Act This bill includes additional firefighters within the definition of "public safety officer" for purposes of death, disability, and education benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program. Specifically, it includes as a public safety officer a firefighter whose primary duty during an emergency response is to secure the scene or manage traffic.
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Timeline
May 14, 2019
Introduced in House
May 14, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • May 14, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 14, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 26, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Joe Courtney

Joe Courtney

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (2)
Glenn Thompson (Republican)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 116-1208: Protecting America’s First Responders Act
  • HR 116-2812: Protecting America’s First Responders Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Employee benefits and pensionsFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelLaw enforcement officers