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Federal Firefighter Cancer Detection and Prevention Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-2852| House 
| Updated: 4/25/2023
Elissa Slotkin

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (10)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Federal Firefighter Cancer Detection and Prevention Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide its firefighters with medical testing and related services to detect, document, and prevent certain cancers. DOD firefighters may opt out of such testing or services. DOD must document certain information related to the offered testing and services, but must ensure personally identifiable information is removed prior to analyzing the information. DOD may share data with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to increase the knowledge and understanding of cancer occurrences among firefighters.
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Timeline
Apr 25, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jul 27, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-2665
Introduced in Senate
  • April 25, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 25, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.


  • July 27, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-2665
    Introduced in Senate

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 118-2670: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
  • S 118-2665: Federal Firefighter Cancer Detection and Prevention Act of 2023

Federal Firefighter Cancer Detection and Prevention Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-2852| House 
| Updated: 4/25/2023
Federal Firefighter Cancer Detection and Prevention Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide its firefighters with medical testing and related services to detect, document, and prevent certain cancers. DOD firefighters may opt out of such testing or services. DOD must document certain information related to the offered testing and services, but must ensure personally identifiable information is removed prior to analyzing the information. DOD may share data with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to increase the knowledge and understanding of cancer occurrences among firefighters.
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Timeline
Apr 25, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jul 27, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-2665
Introduced in Senate
  • April 25, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 25, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.


  • July 27, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-2665
    Introduced in Senate
Elissa Slotkin

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (10)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 118-2670: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
  • S 118-2665: Federal Firefighter Cancer Detection and Prevention Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted