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Increased Funding for Firefighter Cancer Registry

This law boosts funding for the national firefighter cancer registry. This increased support will help gather more comprehensive data to better understand the link between firefighting and cancer, potentially leading to improved prevention and support for firefighters.
Key points
Annual funding for the firefighter cancer registry increased from $2.5 million to $5.5 million.
Funding secured for fiscal years 2024 through 2028, ensuring continuity of data collection.
Improved data will aid research into firefighter health and potentially enhance their safety.
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2024-03-06
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Additional Information
Firefighter Cancer Registry Reauthorization Act of 2023
Print number: HR 3821
Sponsor: Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9]
Process start date: 2023-06-05
Voting date: 2024-03-06
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 65