H.R. 408 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Federal Wildland Firefighter Emergency Response Compensation Act of 2005
H.R. 408 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jan 26, 2005, sponsored by Richard Pombo with 38 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 26, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 38
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Federal Wildland Firefighter Emergency Response Compensation Act of 2005 - Entitles a wildland firefighter employed by the Department of Agriculture or the Department of the Interior to compensation for the entire period of time such firefighter is engaged in officially ordered or approved duties in responding to a wildland fire or other emergency.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Richard Pombo (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 21 Democrats, 17 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 26, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. (Jan 26, 2005)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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