[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 148 (Wednesday, October 29, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2120]
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INTRODUCTION OF THE POLICE AND FIREMAN'S ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION ACT OF 
                                  1997

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                       HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 29, 1997

  Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce the Police and 
Fireman's Additional Compensation Act of 1997. This legislation would 
provide added pay for members of the Metropolitan Police and Fire 
Department of the District of Columbia, and to the U.S. Secret 
Service's Uniformed Division and the Park Police who carry out certain 
technical or hazardous duties.
  This bill also would include the additional compensation paid for 
service longevity into retirement calculations for police and 
firefighters, and is a commonsense and budget-conscious way to 
encourage the retirements of police and firefighters who are at the top 
of their respective pay scales and seniority levels.
  Under this legislation, members of the U.S. Secret Service Uniformed 
Division who travel to a foreign country in which a state of war or 
civil unrest exists would receive an extra $100 a day in addition to 
his/her basic compensation and travel expenses.
  The Police and Fireman's Additional Compensation Act of 1997 would 
save taxpayer dollars by encouraging the retirements of senior police 
and firefighters who have reached the top of the pay scale. At the same 
time, the bill provides needed compensation to those who risk their 
lives to protect and preserve our communities. These brave men and 
women provide the highest quality of service to our citizens; providing 
them with added compensation is an appropriate way in which to send a 
message that we appreciate the difficult work that they do.

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