H.R. 977 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Aerial Firefighter Relief Act of 2003
H.R. 977 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Feb 27, 2003, sponsored by Barbara Cubin with 40 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 27, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 40
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Aerial Firefighter Relief Act of 2003 - Amends the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to provide for death and disability benefits for aerial firefighters who serve the Forest Service or any agency of the Department of the Interior and suffer death or disability in the line of duty.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Barbara Cubin (R-WY). Co-sponsors: 22 Democrats, 18 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 27, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee Hearings Held. (Sep 29, 2004)
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Committees
- Natural Resources Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Agriculture Committee
More
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