RepublicanBill · H.R. 2921· House(119-HR-2921)

Federal Firefighter Cancer Detection and Prevention Act of 2025

Rep. Bacon
Age: 63 years
Nebraska
Introduced
4/17/2025
Last activity
4/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsored by
Don Bacon
Cosponsors
Republican - 0Democrat - 12
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is known as the Federal Firefighter Cancer Detection and Prevention Act of 2025. It requires the Secretary of Defense to provide medical testing and related services to Department of Defense firefighters to detect and prevent certain cancers. These services must be provided at no cost to the firefighter during their annual periodic health assessment or at other specified intervals. The bill covers screenings for breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, and other cancers identified as higher risk among firefighters. Firefighters are allowed to opt out of receiving these medical testing or related services. The bill also includes provisions for documenting test results while protecting personal privacy by removing personally identifiable information before analysis.

Yes· 3 of 12

  • Would people in middle age be better off under this?+7

    The bill provides cancer screenings specifically tailored for individuals in middle age, such as those 40 and older.

  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?+7

    The bill increases the frequency of certain screenings, like mammograms, for firefighters aged 50 and older.

  • Would women be better off under this?+7

    The bill mandates specific, age-based mammogram screenings for female firefighters.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.