HR2921Referred to Committee

Federal Firefighter Cancer Detection and Prevention Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-04-17
Introduced
10
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Don Bacon
Don Bacon
Republican · NE · Representative
Votes with party: 93.7% (552 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (10)

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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

2025-04-17

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would establish programs to help detect and prevent cancer in federal firefighters, who face higher cancer risks from exposure to harmful chemicals and smoke on the job. It likely includes funding for health screenings, research into cancer causes among firefighters, and possibly new safety standards or protective equipment requirements. The legislation aims to protect firefighters' health and ensure they receive early detection and treatment for cancer-related illnesses.

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Armed Forces and National Security
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