HR4453Referred to Committee

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.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-07-16
Introduced
11
Cosponsors
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Val T. Hoyle
Val T. Hoyle
Democrat · OR · Representative
Votes with party: 96.5% (543 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2025-07-16

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Plain-English Summary

Firefighters who develop Parkinson's disease would be able to claim it as a work-related illness and receive federal benefits, similar to how other job-related health conditions are already covered for federal employees in fire protection roles. The change recognizes that firefighters' exposure to hazardous materials and chemicals on the job may cause this neurological disease, making them eligible for compensation and medical coverage without having to prove the connection themselves.

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