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.
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Amends federal employee compensation law to treat certain ATF employees as engaged in fire protection activities for illness and disease claims
Key points
- Amend fire protection definition
- Allow illness compensation claims
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-05-15 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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