To amend title 5, United States Code, to add certain employees of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to the definition of employees in fire protection activities for the purpose of compensation for certain illnesses and diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities.
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 4
- Latest action
- May 15, 2026
What it does
This bill would amend federal law to classify certain employees of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives—specifically Certified Fire Investigators and members of the National Response Team—as employees engaged in fire protection activities for the purpose of receiving compensation for certain illnesses and diseases deemed to be caused by such work. The change would allow these employees to qualify for benefits under existing federal compensation programs for fire protection personnel. The amendment would apply to compensation claims filed on or after the date the bill is enacted.
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.