H.R. 3685 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act
H.R. 3685 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Dec 10, 2013, sponsored by Lou Barletta with 107 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Dec 10, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 107
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide that a qualified emergency services volunteer shall not be counted in determining the number of full-time employees of an employer for the purpose of shared responsibility requirements for employers with respect to health coverage under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lou Barletta (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 19 Democrats, 88 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 10, 2013
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H65-66, H66-67, H68) (Jan 8, 2014)
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