US HB2485 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 20-0)
Status: Introduced on May 19 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-06-12 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 19 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-06-12 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
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.
Title
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.
Sponsors
| Rep. Sanford Bishop [D-GA] | Rep. Dan Boren [D-OK] | Rep. Andre Carson [D-IN] | Rep. Yvette Clarke [D-NY] |
| Rep. Elijah Cummings [D-MD] | Rep. Keith Ellison [D-MN] | Rep. Barney Frank [D-MA] | Rep. Zoe Lofgren [D-CA] |
| Rep. Michael Michaud [D-ME] | Rep. Dennis Moore [D-KS] | Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC] | Rep. James Oberstar [D-MN] |
| Rep. Collin Peterson [D-MN] | Rep. Steven Rothman [D-NJ] | Rep. Mark Schauer [D-MI] | Rep. Paul Tonko [D-NY] |
| Rep. Paul Tonko [D-NY] | Rep. Timothy Walz [D-MN] | Sen. Peter Welch [D-VT] | Rep. David Wu [D-OR] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-12 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. | |
| 2009-05-19 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
Subjects
Emergency management
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Employee benefits and pensions
Fires
Health personnel
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Employee benefits and pensions
Fires
Health personnel
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/2485/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr2485/BILLS-111hr2485ih.pdf |
