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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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