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Michael Lecik Military Firefighters Protection Act
2/9/2022, 1:56 AM
Congressional Summary of HR 5637
Michael Lecik Military Firefighters Protection Act
This bill establishes a presumption of service-connection for specified diseases becoming manifest in certain veterans to a degree of disability of 10% or more within 15 years of the veteran's separation from active military, naval, or air service. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific diseases or disabilities diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded.
Veterans addressed by this bill are those who (1) trained in fire suppression, and (2) served on active duty in a military occupational specialty or career field with a primary responsibility of firefighting or damage control for at least five years in the aggregate.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5637
Bill HR 5637 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 16, 2020. Bill HR 5637 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 16, 2020. Bill HR 5637's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. as of February 7, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5637
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
53Democrat Cosponsors
40Republican Cosponsors
13Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5637
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Blood and blood diseases
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Fires
- First responders and emergency personnel
- Veterans' medical care
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5637
Michael Lecik Military Firefighters Protection Act
To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish presumptions of service connection for diseases associated with firefighting.
Michael Lecik Military Firefighters Protection Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5637
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