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.

6/2/2026, 7:45 PM

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.

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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

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8863

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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.

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Myra Cooke

1,076

2 months ago

I think this bill is really important because it helps protect the employees of ATF who are at risk of getting sick from their job. It's good that they are being taken care of. But I wonder how this will impact other government agencies and their employees. What do you think?