To amend title 5, United States Code, to include Parkinson's disease in the list of illnesses and diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities, and for other purposes.
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 13
- Latest action
- Jul 16, 2025
What it does
The bill would amend federal law to classify Parkinson's disease as an illness presumed to be caused by employment in fire protection activities, making affected firefighters eligible for certain federal workers' compensation benefits. It specifically targets title 5 of the United States Code, which governs federal employee benefits, by inserting Parkinson's disease into the list of conditions covered under section 8143b(b). The change would apply to federal firefighters and could streamline access to disability and medical benefits for those diagnosed with Parkinson's disease linked to their service. The bill was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Education and…
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