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H.R. 1456House109th Congress (2005-2007)In Committee

Christopher Kangas Fallen Firefighter Apprentice Act

Sponsored by Curt WeldonRep. Curt Weldon (R-PA)
Introduced April 5, 2005

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee

May 10, 2005

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Introduced in House

April 5, 2005

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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April 5, 2005

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee

May 10, 2005

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Introduced in HouseIssued April 5, 2005

I

109th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 1456

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 5, 2005

Mr. Weldon of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. Hoyer, Mr. Boehlert, Mr. Andrews, and Mr. Pascrell) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL

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.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Christopher Kangas Fallen Firefighter Apprentice Act.

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Expansion of definition of firefighter to include apprentices and trainees

Section 1204(4) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3796b(4)) is amended by inserting , regardless of age, status as an apprentice or trainee, or duty restrictions imposed because of age or status as an apprentice or trainee, after fire department.

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Effective date

The amendment made by this Act shall apply with respect to deaths and injuries which occur on or after May 4, 2002.