A 4709
Establishes survivor support liaison in Department of Treasury to assist beneficiaries of emergency responders who die in line of duty; designated as "Captain Augusto Acabou's, Wayne Brooks', and Plainfield Firefighter Marques Hudson's act"; appropriates $1,000,000.
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Bill overview
This bill creates an Office of Emergency Responder Survivor Support and Navigation within the Department of Treasury. This office will assist the families and beneficiaries of emergency responders – including law enforcement officers, firefighters, and first responders – who die in the line of duty. The office will help with applying for benefits from various government programs and private organizations, and will provide information about available support. The bill also appropriates $1 million to fund this new office.
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Shanique Speight
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