FIRE Cancer Act of 2026 Firefighter Investments to Recognize...
A bill to amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to make available under the assistance to firefighters grant program the establishment of cancer prevention programs, and for other purposes.
This bill proposes to update the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 by adding cancer prevention programs to the list of activities that can receive funding through the assistance to firefighters grant program. This means that grants could now be used to help establish programs specifically aimed at preventing cancer, which can be a risk for firefighters due to exposure to hazardous substances.
The bill would mainly affect firefighters and their families by providing additional resources to help prevent cancer. It could also impact organizations that provide support and training to firefighters, as they might now be eligible for these grants to fund cancer prevention initiatives.
As of August 5, 2026, the bill has just been introduced and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for further review. This is the first step in the legislative process, and the bill will need to pass through several more stages before it could become law.
