Firefighter Cancer Registry Reauthorization Act of 2023

Firefighter Cancer Registry Reauthorization Act of 2023

This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. This is a voluntary registry maintained by the National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health that collects relevant health and occupational information to better understand and reduce cancers among firefighters.

Bill 118 hr 3821, also known as the Firefighter Cancer Registry Reauthorization Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation that aims to reauthorize and continue funding for the Firefighter Cancer Registry. This registry was initially established in 2018 to collect and analyze data on cancer incidence among firefighters in order to better understand and prevent the disease.

The bill seeks to extend the authorization of the Firefighter Cancer Registry for an additional five years, ensuring that this important tool for tracking and studying cancer rates among firefighters remains in operation. The registry collects information on firefighters' exposure to various carcinogens and other risk factors, as well as data on cancer diagnoses and outcomes.

By reauthorizing the Firefighter Cancer Registry, Congress hopes to continue supporting research efforts aimed at reducing the incidence of cancer among firefighters and improving their overall health and safety. The bill also includes provisions for reporting and disseminating the findings of the registry to relevant stakeholders, including firefighters, researchers, and policymakers. Overall, the Firefighter Cancer Registry Reauthorization Act of 2023 represents a bipartisan effort to address a pressing public health issue and provide valuable support to the firefighting community.