A bill 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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Summary
Based on the bill's title, this legislation would amend federal law to add Parkinson's disease to the list of illnesses and diseases that are presumed to be caused by employment in fire protection activities. The bill would likely establish eligibility for federal benefits or compensation for firefighters diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, similar to existing presumptions for other occupational illnesses.
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