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.
ATF Fire Investigators: Workers' Compensation Benefits
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Legislative Progress
This bill has support from both parties, which usually helps a bill pass. However, small bills like this often get stuck in committee unless they are added to a larger piece of legislation.
Key Points
- This bill changes federal law to include certain ATF employees in the same category as firefighters for health benefits. It specifically covers Certified Fire Investigators and members of the National Response Team who work at fire and explosion sites.
- These employees would become eligible for workers' compensation if they develop certain illnesses, like cancer or lung disease, caused by their work. The law would treat these diseases as being caused by their job duties rather than outside factors.
- This change helps federal investigators who face the same toxic hazards as firefighters but were not previously covered by these specific health protections. It ensures they get medical and financial help if they get sick from their work.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
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.
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