H.R. 8863 Introduced Government Operations and Politics

To amend title 5, United States Code, to add certain employees of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to the definition of employees in fire protection activities for the purpose of compensation for certain illnesses and diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8] Introduced May 15, 2026 Cosponsors 3 (3 D) Latest action May 15, 2026

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  1. May 15, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  2. May 15, 2026 Introduced in House

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