Rep. Gottheimer Introduces $700 Million Bill to Fund Cancer Screenings for Firefighters
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Many firefighters are members of unions such as the International Association of Fire Fighters. This bill would benefit their members by providing federally funded cancer screening programs, addressing one of organized labor's key health and safety priorities for first responders. Union firefighters would gain access to early detection testing worth up to $1,750 per test through their departments' grant applications.
“Not more than $1,750 from available grant funds under subsection (c)(3)(F) may be obligated and expended for each multi-cancer early detection test or other form of preventative test.”
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer reintroduced the FIRE Cancer Act to ensure firefighters have access to multi-cancer early detection tests at no out-of-pocket cost. The bill is co-led by Reps. Mike Lawler, Laura Gillen, and Don Bacon, addressing the high cancer rates among first responders.
Standing with New Jersey firefighters, Rep. Josh Gottheimer announced the FIRE Cancer Act to expand the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. The bill allows departments to use federal funds for cancer prevention and multi-cancer early detection testing, authorizing $700 million.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) introduced the FIRE Cancer Act to increase grant dollars available to local fire departments for cancer prevention. The legislation specifically earmarks funds for multi-cancer early detection (MCED) testing and other preventative screenings for personnel.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
FIRE Cancer Act of 2025
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