SENATE 1618117th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Putting First Responders First Act

Last Action: 5/13/2021

Actions

2021-05-13Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
2021-05-13Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2021-05-13 (00)

Putting First Responders First Act

This bill modifies the requirements for calculating taxable income to allow first responders to exclude from gross income certain service-connected disability payments received as part of a pension or annuity after reaching the age of retirement. The bill applies to law enforcement officers, employees in fire protection activities, and individuals who provide out-of-hospital emergency medical care.

Cosponsors (3)

Jon Tester (D-MT)
Sherrod Brown (D-OH)
Charles Grassley (R-IA)

Subjects

Disability assistance
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Employee benefits and pensions
Fires
First responders and emergency personnel
Health personnel
Income tax exclusion
Law enforcement officers

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