What does Preamble of Parkinson’s Protection for Firefighters Act do?

This bill proposes to amend Title 5 of the United States Code. The proposed amendment would include Parkinson's disease in the list of illnesses and diseases considered to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities. The bill is intended 'to amend title 5, United States Code, to include Parkinson's disease...'

What does SHORT TITLE. of Parkinson’s Protection for Firefighters Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Parkinson's Protection for Firefighters Act'.

What does INCLUSION OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE IN LIST OF ILLNESSES AND of Parkinson’s Protection for Firefighters Act do?

This section amends Section 8143b(b) of Title 5, United States Code. The subsection heading is modified by striking 'Diseased' and inserting 'Diseases'. The term 'activedate' is changed to 'active date' within paragraph (1). Subparagraphs (L) through (P) are redesignated as (M) through (Q). Parkinson's disease is added as a listed disease under subparagraph (L).

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Parkinson’s Protection for Firefighters Act

Last updated: 6/2/2026 · Introduced: 6/2/2026

Author: Jim Banks (R-IN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill adds Parkinson's disease to the list of illnesses presumed to be work-related for firefighters under federal law.
The bill modifies existing language in Title 5 of the United States Code related to firefighter compensation.
The bill changes the designation of 'activedate' to 'active date' within the relevant section of Title 5.

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