Federal Firefighter Cancer Detection and Prevention Act of 2025

This bill would require the Department of Defense to give its firefighters free cancer screening and prevention services as part of their yearly health check, with extra testing when needed. It focuses on breast, colon, and prostate cancers, and also any other cancers that the CDC says are more common in firefighters. These services are optional, so firefighters can choose to opt out. Results must be reviewed by licensed medical professionals and shared with the firefighter. The Department can collect de-identified data to track trends and may share test data with the CDC to better understand cancer in firefighters, while protecting privacy.

• Female firefighters would get mammograms: twice a year from ages 40–49, at least once a year at age 50 and older, and more often if needed, with a radiologist comparing results over time.
• Colon cancer screening would include talking about stool tests starting at 40, and from 45 and up (or earlier if needed), regular colon checks (like colonoscopy or CT colonography) or stool tests, with a doctor reviewing results.
• Male firefighters would get information on prostate screening and a PSA blood test every year starting at 50, or from 40 for those at higher risk, and as needed.

Key points:

• Who: Firefighters whose primary job or military specialty is firefighting in the Department of Defense.
• What: No-cost cancer testing and related services, with professional review and clear results.
• When: During the annual health assessment, and more often if clinically indicated.
• Choice: Firefighters can opt out of any test.
• Data and privacy: The Department tracks testing and results to spot trends, removes names before analysis, and may share data with the CDC to improve understanding.