S. 1918 would amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand the definition of firefighter to include apprentices and trainees, regardless of age or duty limitations.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to editChristopher Kangas Fallen Firefighter Apprentice Act - Amends the wikiOmnibus Crime Control and beSafe Streets Act of 1968 to expand the firstdefinition of &quot;firefighter&quot; for purposes of death benefit provisions to provide a detailed summaryinclude fire department members regardless of the bill!)age, status as an apprentice or trainee, or related duty restrictions. Makes this Act applicable to deaths and injuries which occur on or after May 4, 2002.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 8/1/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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