Bill · H.R. 4453· House(119-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.

Age: 62 years

Oregon

Introduced: 7/16/2025
Last activity: 7/16/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by: Val Hoyle
Cosponsors: - 9 - 3

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill seeks to amend title 5 of the United States Code. The primary goal is to include Parkinson's disease in the list of illnesses and diseases considered to be caused by employment in fire protection activities. By making this change, the bill updates the existing list of recognized conditions. This amendment specifically affects paragraph (2) of section 8143b(b).

Yes· 3 of 6

Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
Parkinson's often impacts seniors, and this provides potential compensation for those in the fire service.
Would union members be better off under this?+5
This benefits firefighters, a group often represented by unions, by providing better occupational health recognition.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+5
It enhances the benefits available to those suffering from debilitating conditions like Parkinson's.