H.R.4453

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.

Introduced·7/16/25

Federal HB4453 would add Parkinson's disease to the list of illnesses caused by fire protection employment.

Federal HB4453 amends title 5, United States Code, to include Parkinson's disease among the illnesses and diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities. This change would affect firefighters by expanding the list of compensable conditions related to their job. The bill was introduced on July 16, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Education and Workforce Committee
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Committee decision

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jul 16, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Jul 16, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.