US HB948 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 121-21)
Status: Introduced on February 10 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-03-23 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 10 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-03-23 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2009 - Provides that: (1) specified diseases, including heart disease, lung disease, tuberculosis, hepatatis, human immunodeficiency virus, and specified cancers, of federal employees in fire protection activities shall be presumed to be proximately caused by such employment; (2) the disability or death of such an employee due to such a disease shall be presumed to result from personal injury sustained while in the performance of duty; and (3) such presumptions may be rebutted by a preponderance of the evidence. Defines an "employee in fire protection activities" as a firefighter, paramedic, emergency medical technician, rescue worker, ambulance personnel, or hazardous material worker, who: (1) is trained in fire suppression; (2) has the legal authority and responsibility to engage in fire suppression; (3) is engaged in the prevention, control, and extinguishment of fires or response to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk; and (4) performs such activities as a primary responsibility of his or her job.Directs the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to examine the implementation of this Act and appropriate scientific and medical data related to the health risks associated with firefighting and to report to Congress on: (1) an analysis of the injury claims made under this Act; (2) an analysis of the available research related to the health risks associated with firefighting; and (3) recommendations for any administrative or legislative actions necessary to ensure that those diseases most associated with firefighting are included in the presumption created by this Act.
Title
Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2009
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-03-23 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. | |
| 2009-02-10 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. |
Same As/Similar To
SB599 (Related) 2009-09-14 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 160.
Subjects
Blood and blood diseases
Cancer
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Disability and paralysis
Disability assistance
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Evidence and witnesses
Fires
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government operations and politics
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health personnel
Medical research
Worker safety and health
Cancer
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Disability and paralysis
Disability assistance
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Evidence and witnesses
Fires
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government operations and politics
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health personnel
Medical research
Worker safety and health
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/948/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr948/BILLS-111hr948ih.pdf |
