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Parkinson's Disease Recognized as Occupational Illness for Firefighters

This bill aims to include Parkinson's disease in the list of illnesses considered directly caused by employment in fire protection activities. This means firefighters suffering from this disease may more easily obtain benefits related to occupational illness, improving their financial security and access to care.
Key points
Parkinson's disease will be added to the list of occupational diseases for firefighters.
Firefighters with Parkinson's disease will have easier access to benefits and compensation.
The change aims to provide better support for those working in fire protection.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4453
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyle, Val T. [D-OR-4]
Process start date: 2025-07-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend title 5, United States Code, to include Parkinson's disease in the list of illnesses and diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4453.

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 2025-07-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Parkinson's disease will be added to the list of occupational diseases for firefighters.
  • Firefighters with Parkinson's disease will have easier access to benefits and compensation.
  • The change aims to provide better support for those working in fire protection.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Hoyle, Val T. [D-OR-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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