Bill > HR1610

This bill, known as the Firefighter Investments to Recognize Exposure to Cancer Act of 2025 (FIRE Cancer Act), amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act to establish cancer prevention programs for firefighting personnel through the existing Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. The bill authorizes $700 million in grants to fund cancer prevention initiatives, including multi-cancer early detection testing and other preventative tests, with a maximum of $1,750 per test for individual firefighters. Additionally, the bill creates a voluntary program through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that allows firefighting personnel to anonymously share their cancer screening results to help identify potential trends and causes of cancer within the firefighting community. The goal is to support early detection and research into cancer risks specific to firefighters, who are often exposed to carcinogenic substances in the line of duty. By providing funding for testing and creating a mechanism for data collection, the bill aims to proactively address the health challenges faced by firefighting professionals.

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