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Military Firefighters Protection: Easier Access to Health Benefits for Veterans

This act simplifies access to health benefits for military firefighter veterans by presuming certain diseases are service-connected. This means veterans with specified conditions will not need to prove the link between their illness and service, speeding up access to aid.
Key points
Establishes a presumption of service connection for 16 specific diseases (e.g., heart, lung, various cancers) in veteran firefighters.
Applies to veterans trained in fire suppression who served at least five years in a firefighting or damage control role.
The disease must manifest within 15 years of separation from service and result in a disability of 10% or more.
Simplifies the claims process for affected veterans, removing the need for lengthy proof of service connection.
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Additional Information
Michael Lecik Military Firefighters Protection Act
Print number: HR 2111
Sponsor: Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]
Process start date: 2021-03-19
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Military Firefighters Protection: Easier Access to Health Benefits for Veterans

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 2111.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes a presumption of service connection for 16 specific diseases (e.g., heart, lung, various cancers) in veteran firefighters.
  • Applies to veterans trained in fire suppression who served at least five years in a firefighting or damage control role.
  • The disease must manifest within 15 years of separation from service and result in a disability of 10% or more.
  • Simplifies the claims process for affected veterans, removing the need for lengthy proof of service connection.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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