H.R.2224 - Christopher Kangas Fallen Firefighter Fairness Act

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand the definition of firefighter to include apprentices and trainees, regardless of age or duty limitations. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Christopher Kangas Fallen Firefighter Fairness Act as introduced.
  • Official: To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand the definition of firefighter to include apprentices and trainees, regardless of age or duty limitations. as introduced.

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5/8/2007--Introduced.Christopher Kangas Fallen Firefighter Fairness Act - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand the definition of "firefighter" for purposes of death benefit provisions to include fire department members regardless of age, status

Official Summary

5/8/2007--Introduced.
Christopher Kangas Fallen Firefighter Fairness Act - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand the definition of "firefighter" for purposes of death benefit provisions to include fire department members regardless of age, status as an apprentice or trainee, or related duty restrictions. Makes this Act applicable to deaths and injuries which occur on or after May 4, 2002.


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06/15/11
H.R.2224: Improving Physician Access in Teaching ... - OpenCongress

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08/01/07
WashingtonWatch.com - S. 1918, The Christopher Kangas Fallen ...

The Christopher Kangas Fallen Firefighter Fairness Act (H.R. 2224). See Bills on the Same Subject: Apprenticeship, Emergency management, Families, Fire fighters, Job training, Labor, Pensions, Social services, Survivors' benefits, ...

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05/30/07
HR 2224 Enrolled

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