0
0
0
To amend title 5, United States Code, to add certain employees of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to the definition of employees in fire protection activities for the purpose of compensation for certain illnesses and diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities.
5/16/2026, 8:18 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8863
The bill titled "To amend title 5, United States Code, to add certain employees of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to the definition of employees in fire protection activities for the purpose of compensation for certain illnesses and diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities" was introduced in the 119th Congress (congress number 119) on May 15, 2026. The bill, designated as H.R. 8863, aims to include specific employees of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives within the scope of employees covered for compensation related to illnesses and diseases resulting from fire protection activities.
Read the Full Bill
Current Status of Bill HR 8863
Bill HR 8863 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 15, 2026. Bill HR 8863 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 15, 2026.  Bill HR 8863's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of May 15, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8863
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8863
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8863
To amend title 5, United States Code, to add certain employees of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to the definition of employees in fire protection activities for the purpose of compensation for certain illnesses and diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities.
To amend title 5, United States Code, to add certain employees of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to the definition of employees in fire protection activities for the purpose of compensation for certain illnesses and diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities.
Comments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8863
Latest Bills
Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8469May 16, 2026
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Bill HR 8845May 16, 2026
LIFT Act
Bill HR 8864May 16, 2026
To amend title 5, United States Code, to add certain employees of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to the definition of employees in fire protection activities for the purpose of compensation for certain illnesses and diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities.
Bill HR 8863May 16, 2026
To amend title 18, United States, to include property damage in acts that constitute domestic terrorism, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8843May 16, 2026
CRUISE Act
Bill HR 7083May 16, 2026
To allow Americans to sue federal officials for constitutional violations of voting rights and election law.
Bill HR 8858May 16, 2026
To amend title 51, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish an electronic processing portal for licenses and other approvals related to commercial space launch activities, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8851May 16, 2026
DAIRY PRIDE Act
Bill HR 8414May 16, 2026
To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7950May 16, 2026