What does Preamble of FIRE Cancer Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974. The amendment would make the establishment of cancer prevention programs eligible for the assistance to firefighters grant program. The bill is intended 'to make available under the assistance to firefighters grant program the establishment of cancer prevention programs'.

What does SHORT TITLE. of FIRE Cancer Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Firefighter Investments to Recognize Exposure to Cancer Act of 2025.

What does CANCER PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR FIREFIGHTERS. of FIRE Cancer Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to establish cancer prevention programs for firefighters. It authorizes the use of grant funds for multi-cancer early detection testing or other preventative tests, with a maximum of $1,750 per test. The legislation authorizes $700,000,000 for grants under the cancer prevention programs. It establishes a voluntary program for firefighters to share anonymized testing results with FEMA and the CDC to identify cancer trends and causes. The bill includes technical amendments to conform to the changes made to section 33 of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974.

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FIRE Cancer Act of 2025

Last updated: 2/26/2025 · Introduced: 2/26/2025

Author: Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ)

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This bill amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to allow cancer prevention programs to be funded through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
The legislation authorizes $700 million in grants for firefighters to access multi-cancer early detection testing, up to $1,750 per test.
It establishes a voluntary program enabling firefighters to share anonymized testing data with FEMA and the CDC to track cancer trends.

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