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.
previous 110th session of congress Other Bill Titles (2 more) 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, st... more
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| Introduced | ![]() | Voted on by House | ![]() | Voted on by Senate | ![]() | Considered By President | ![]() | Bill Becomes Law |
| May 08, 2007 |
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Blog Coverage
August 02, 2007 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, ...
May 31, 2007 HR 2224 Enrolled
Congratulating Sara Brent as a Lake Houston Science Collaborative honoree.
May 16, 2007 HR 2224 Introduced
Congratulating Sara Brent as a Lake Houston Science Collaborative honoree.











