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Parkinson’s Protection for Firefighters Act

USA119th CongressS-4658| Senate 
| Updated: 6/2/2026
Jim Banks

Jim Banks

Republican Senator

Indiana

Cosponsors (1)
Andy Kim (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to amend Section 8143b(b) of title 5, United States Code, by adding Parkinson's disease to the list of illnesses and diseases presumed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities. Currently, certain conditions are automatically considered work-related for federal firefighters, easing their path to disability and compensation benefits. By including Parkinson's disease, the legislation aims to provide similar support for firefighters who develop this debilitating neurological disorder. This amendment would streamline the process for affected firefighters to claim benefits, recognizing the potential link between their hazardous work environment and the onset of Parkinson's disease, thereby ensuring they receive due compensation without extensive proof of causation.
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Timeline
Jun 2, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 2, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • June 2, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 2, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Parkinson’s Protection for Firefighters Act

USA119th CongressS-4658| Senate 
| Updated: 6/2/2026
This bill proposes to amend Section 8143b(b) of title 5, United States Code, by adding Parkinson's disease to the list of illnesses and diseases presumed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities. Currently, certain conditions are automatically considered work-related for federal firefighters, easing their path to disability and compensation benefits. By including Parkinson's disease, the legislation aims to provide similar support for firefighters who develop this debilitating neurological disorder. This amendment would streamline the process for affected firefighters to claim benefits, recognizing the potential link between their hazardous work environment and the onset of Parkinson's disease, thereby ensuring they receive due compensation without extensive proof of causation.
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Timeline
Jun 2, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 2, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • June 2, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 2, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jim Banks

Jim Banks

Republican Senator

Indiana

Cosponsors (1)
Andy Kim (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted