H.R. 697 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2005
H.R. 697 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Feb 9, 2005, sponsored by Jo Ann Davis with 75 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
- Feb 9, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 75
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2005 - Amends Federal law to provide that, with regard to an employee in fire protection activities: (1) heart disease, lung disease, specified cancers and infectious diseases shall be presumed to be proximately caused by the employee's employment; (2) the disability or death of an employee in fire protection activities due to such a disease shall be presumed to result from personal injury…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jo Ann Davis (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 59 Democrats, 15 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 9, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Subcommittee Hearings Held. (May 26, 2005)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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