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Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1942| Senate 
| Updated: 6/24/2019
Thomas R. Carper

Thomas R. Carper

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (12)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2019 This bill provides federal worker's compensation to firefighters who contract certain illnesses as a result of their service. Specifically, the bill provides that (1) heart disease, lung disease, and specified cancers of federal employees employed in fire protection activities for at least 5 years is presumed to be proximately caused by such employment if the employee is diagnosed with the disease within 10 years of their employment in fire protection activities; and (2) the disability or death of the employee due to such disease is presumed to result from personal injury sustained in the performance of duty. These presumptions also apply to fire protection employees who contract any uncommon infectious disease, such as tuberculosis, hepatitis A, B, or C, or the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). An employee in fire protection activities is a firefighter, paramedic, emergency medical technician, rescue worker, ambulance personnel, or hazardous material worker, who (1) is trained in fire suppression; (2) has the legal authority and responsibility to engage in fire suppression; (3) is engaged in the prevention, control, and extinguishment of fires or response to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk; and (4) performs such activities as a primary responsibility. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must examine the implementation of this bill and appropriate scientific and medical data related to the health risks of firefighting.
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Timeline
Feb 13, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1174
Introduced in House
Jun 24, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jun 24, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • February 13, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1174
    Introduced in House


  • June 24, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 24, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Government Operations and Politics

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  • HR 116-1174: Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2019
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Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1942| Senate 
| Updated: 6/24/2019
Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2019 This bill provides federal worker's compensation to firefighters who contract certain illnesses as a result of their service. Specifically, the bill provides that (1) heart disease, lung disease, and specified cancers of federal employees employed in fire protection activities for at least 5 years is presumed to be proximately caused by such employment if the employee is diagnosed with the disease within 10 years of their employment in fire protection activities; and (2) the disability or death of the employee due to such disease is presumed to result from personal injury sustained in the performance of duty. These presumptions also apply to fire protection employees who contract any uncommon infectious disease, such as tuberculosis, hepatitis A, B, or C, or the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). An employee in fire protection activities is a firefighter, paramedic, emergency medical technician, rescue worker, ambulance personnel, or hazardous material worker, who (1) is trained in fire suppression; (2) has the legal authority and responsibility to engage in fire suppression; (3) is engaged in the prevention, control, and extinguishment of fires or response to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk; and (4) performs such activities as a primary responsibility. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must examine the implementation of this bill and appropriate scientific and medical data related to the health risks of firefighting.
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Timeline
Feb 13, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1174
Introduced in House
Jun 24, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jun 24, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • February 13, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1174
    Introduced in House


  • June 24, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 24, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Thomas R. Carper

Thomas R. Carper

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (12)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1174: Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Blood and blood diseasesCancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee benefits and pensionsEvidence and witnessesFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth personnelHIV/AIDSInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical researchWorker safety and health