What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 7878.
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.
Status:
Expired
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