118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 4306Michael Lecik Military Firefighters Protection Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish presumptions of service connection for diseases associated with firefighting.

Armed forces and national security
Introduced Jun 22, 2023
Last action Nov 29, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Jun 22, 2023
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Referred
Aug 11, 2023
Veterans' Affairs
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary

This bill establishes a presumption of service-connection for specified diseases becoming manifest in certain veterans to a degree of disability of 10% or more within 15 years of the veteran's separation from active military, naval, or air service. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific diseases or disabilities diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded. Veterans addressed by this bill are those who (1) are trained in fire suppression, and (2) served on active duty in a military occupational specialty or career field with a primary responsibil...

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 5 actions
Nov 29, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 29, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Aug 11, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jun 22, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 22, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.