A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include ambulance, first-aid, and rescue squad members as public safety officers eligible to receive certain benefits, and for other purposes.

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

19 June 1978

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Status

Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Summary

Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend death benefit coverage to public safety officers who die as a result of a medical condition arising out of or exacerbated by official duties. Extends such benefit coverage to any person serving in an official capacity, with or without compensation, as an ambulance, first-aid, or rescue squad member.

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summary · EN · 19 June 1978
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/95th-congress/house-bill/13185
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