Congress·In Committee·S. 4658

Parkinson’s Protection for Firefighters Act

Parkinson's Benefits for Firefighters

Jun 2·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for review. It is actively moving through the system, but no further hearings or votes have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill currently associated with this legislation.

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Bipartisan support helps the bill's chances, but it must still pass through committees that look closely at how much new benefit programs will cost the government.

Key Points

This bill adds Parkinson's disease to the official list of illnesses that are considered to be caused by firefighting. This change specifically helps federal employees who work in fire protection services and develop the disease.
Currently, firefighters often have to prove that their specific job caused their illness to get disability or medical benefits. This bill creates a presumption. This means the government will assume the job caused the Parkinson's unless there is evidence to the contrary.
Firefighters are frequently exposed to smoke, chemicals, and toxins that may increase the risk of brain disorders. By including Parkinson's on this list, the bill aims to provide faster access to healthcare and financial support for those who get sick after years of service.

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Milestones

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Jun 2, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Jun 2, 2026

Introduced in Senate

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Parkinson’s Protection for Firefighters Act

Bill NumberS 4658

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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