H.R. 4453: To amend title 5, United States Code, to include Parkinson’s disease in the list of illnesses and diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities, and for other purposes.

This bill proposes to amend the United States Code by adding Parkinson's disease to the list of illnesses and diseases that are recognized as being caused directly by employment in fire protection activities. Specifically, it seeks to modify a section of the law that relates to federal workers' compensation, thereby acknowledging Parkinson's disease as a condition that can arise from the duties and exposures encountered by firefighters during their service.

Key Provisions of the Bill

• The bill will officially include Parkinson's disease in the list of occupational illnesses for firefighters.
• This inclusion means that firefighters diagnosed with Parkinson's disease may have access to certain benefits and compensations that are available to individuals with other recognized occupational diseases.
• The change involves an amendment to paragraph (2) of section 8143b(b) of title 5, wherein existing subparagraphs are being renumbered and the new subparagraph for Parkinson's disease will be inserted.

Implications

By adding Parkinson's disease to this list, the bill aims to enhance support and recognition for firefighters facing health challenges associated with their line of work. It acknowledges that prolonged exposure to certain hazardous conditions in firefighting may lead to this degenerative neurological condition.

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