HR. 2244In Committee
Michael Lecik Military Firefighters Protection Act
Establishes a service connection presumption for certain diseases in eligible military firefighter veterans that appear within 15 years after separation and meet a disability threshold
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes a service connection presumption for certain diseases in eligible military firefighter veterans that appear within 15 years after separation and meet a disability threshold
Key points
- Establish service connection presumption
- Allow disability compensation
- Allow health care benefits
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-04-04 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedArmed Forces and National Security