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State Firefighter Service Counts for Federal Worker's Compensation

This act ensures that firefighters who worked for a state and were later reclassified as federal employees will have their prior state service counted towards federal worker's compensation benefits. This means their years of service in fire protection, whether state or federal, will be considered when determining eligibility for compensation. This prevents firefighters from losing credit for their service, potentially impacting their benefits and financial security.
Key points
State firefighter service will be included when calculating federal worker's compensation for reclassified federal employees.
This applies to firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, and other emergency responders transitioning from state to federal roles.
The goal is to ensure fairness and full recognition of firefighters' professional experience, potentially affecting their compensation eligibility.
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Print number: 118_HR_7878
Sponsor: Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]
Process start date: 2024-04-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Ensuring Equity for Firefighters Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7878.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-04-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • State firefighter service will be included when calculating federal worker's compensation for reclassified federal employees.
  • This applies to firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, and other emergency responders transitioning from state to federal roles.
  • The goal is to ensure fairness and full recognition of firefighters' professional experience, potentially affecting their compensation eligibility.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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