HR. 8863In Committee

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.

Amends federal employee compensation law to treat certain ATF employees as engaged in fire protection activities for illness and disease claims

What this bill does

Amends federal employee compensation law to treat certain ATF employees as engaged in fire protection activities for illness and disease claims

Key points
  • Amend fire protection definition
  • Allow illness compensation claims

Where it stands

Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-05-15Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Topics and policy areas

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