A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended, to provide benefits to survivors of police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty.

Summary

Police Officers and Firefighters Benefits Act - Provides for payment of a $50,000 gratuity to the spouse and dependent children of State police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty. Requires certification to the Administration by the State governor that the police officer or firefighter, employed on a full-time basis, was killed in the line of duty. Sets forth the order of precedence for payment of the gratuity to the spouse, dependent children and dependent parents. Authorizes appropriations under the Omnibus Crime Control Act as necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. Exempts the District of Columbia from inclusion under this Act.

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Timeline

1. 5 March 1973

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 5 March 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 5 March 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 5 March 1973

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Clancy, Donald D. [R-OH-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Devine, Samuel L. [R-OH-12] · R · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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