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.

# Summary of HR 4453 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would add Parkinson's disease to the list of illnesses officially recognized as occupational diseases for federal firefighters. Currently, federal law presumes that certain diseases—like cancer and heart conditions—are caused by firefighting work, making it easier for affected firefighters to receive workers' compensation benefits. This bill would extend that same presumption to Parkinson's disease, meaning firefighters diagnosed with it could more easily qualify for benefits without having to prove their job caused the condition. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects federal firefighters and their families.

If passed, firefighters with Parkinson's disease would have an easier path to obtaining workers' compensation and related benefits. The bill also has implications for federal agencies that employ firefighters and their workers' compensation systems. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee (as of the 119th Congress), meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was introduced by Representative Val Hoyle (D-OR).