HR. 1610In Committee
FIRE Cancer Act of 2025
Expands FEMA firefighter grants to cover cancer prevention programs and creates a FEMA CDC research effort using anonymized preventive testing data from firefighting personnel
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Expands FEMA firefighter grants to cover cancer prevention programs and creates a FEMA CDC research effort using anonymized preventive testing data from firefighting personnel
Key points
- Establish joint cancer research program
- Expand firefighter grant eligibility
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-26 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedCancerFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelHealthHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careMedical research