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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
112th Congress
Bill Summary
Dale Long Emergency Medical Service Providers Protection Act - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1986 to include within the definitions of "member of a rescue squad or ambulance crew" and "public safety officer" for purposes of eligibility for public safety officers' benefits an officially recognized or designated employee or volunteer member of a rescue squad or ambulance crew that: (1) is a public agency or a nonprofit entity serving the public that is officially authorized or licensed to engage in rescue activity or to provide emergency medical services and that is officially designated as a prehospital emergency medical response agency, and (2) is engaging in rescue activity or in the provision of emergency medical services. Cancels $12 million of unobligated balances available under the Department of Justice (DOJ) Assets Forfeiture Fund. Makes this Act applicable to injuries sustained on or after June 1, 2009.
AI Summary
This bill, the Dale Long Emergency Medical Service Providers Protection Act, amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand eligibility for public safety officer benefits to include both paid and volunteer members of rescue squads or ambulance crews, whether they operate as public agencies or as nonprofit entities officially authorized to provide emergency medical services and designated as prehospital emergency medical response agencies. This expansion covers individuals engaged in rescue activities or providing emergency medical services, including those on ground or air ambulances, and applies to injuries sustained on or after June 1, 2009. Additionally, the bill cancels $12 million in unused funds from the Department of Justice's Assets Forfeiture Fund.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Kent Conrad (D),
Mike Crapo (R),
Al Franken (D),
John Kerry (D),
Patrick Leahy (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Chuck Schumer (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S885) (on 02/17/2011)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-bill/385/all-info | 04/25/2013 |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112s385is/pdf/BILLS-112s385is.pdf | 04/26/2013 |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112s385is/pdf/BILLS-112s385is.pdf.pdf | 02/02/2013 |
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