To amend title 5, United States Code, to add certain employees...
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.
This bill, HB8863, proposes to amend the United States Code by expanding the definition of employees in fire protection activities to include certain staff from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). This change aims to ensure that these ATF employees are eligible for compensation if they develop certain illnesses or diseases that are directly related to their work in fire protection activities.
The bill would directly impact employees of the ATF who are involved in fire protection roles, providing them with compensation for health issues linked to their job duties. This could include benefits and support for those who have suffered from conditions such as cancer, respiratory diseases, or other work-related illnesses.
HB8863 was introduced on May 15, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce for further review. This is the latest step in the legislative process, and it will now be evaluated by the committee before any further action is taken.
