United StatesAdds Parkinson's disease as presumptively work-related for firefighters
Recognizing Parkinson's as work-related could make affected firefighters eligible for federal benefits, medical care, and compensation tied to firefighting duties.
What it does
Adds Parkinson’s disease to the list of illnesses deemed proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities (new subparagraph (L)).
Changes the subsection heading wording from 'diseased' to 'diseases' (minor editorial correction).
Corrects a typographical error by replacing 'activedate' with 'active date'.
Renumbers existing subparagraphs L–P to M–Q to accommodate the new entry.
Argument forMakes it easier for firefighters with Parkinson’s to obtain recognition that the disease is work-related, which can speed access to benefits and care.
Argument againstCreates potential new program costs for benefit systems without specifying funding or offsets, which could strain agencies or require budget adjustments.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 2Introduced in SenateLatest
- Jun 2Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Introduced
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