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.

Chamber
House
Sponsor
Austin ScottAustin ScottHouse • District 8
Introduced
2026-05-15
Impact Score
24
Limited
Momentum
24
Stable
Summary
Amends federal employee compensation law to treat certain ATF employees as engaged in fire protection activities for illness and disease claims
What this does
  • Amend fire protection definition
  • Allow illness compensation claims
Latest action
2026-05-15 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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