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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.

8/2/2025, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4453

The bill, identified as H.R. 4453 in the 119th Congress, aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code by adding Parkinson's disease to the recognized illnesses and diseases linked to employment in fire protection activities.

Current Status of Bill HR 4453

Bill HR 4453 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 16, 2025. Bill HR 4453 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 16, 2025.  Bill HR 4453's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of July 16, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4453

Total Number of Sponsors
6
Democrat Sponsors
6
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
18
Democrat Cosponsors
10
Republican Cosponsors
8
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4453

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 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.
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.

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Goldie Cole

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6 months ago

OMG this is so cool! I can't believe this is happening! I wonder how this will affect me and my family in the short term?

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