To amend title 5, United States Code, to include Parkinson's disease in the list of illnesses and diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities, and for other purposes.

This bill would add Parkinson’s disease to the list of illnesses that are automatically presumed to be caused by work in fire protection. In plain terms, firefighters and similar personnel who develop Parkinson’s could more easily qualify for federal workers’ compensation and related benefits, without having to prove the disease was caused by their job exposures.

Key points:

• Who is affected: People working in fire protection activities (such as firefighters).
• What changes: Parkinson’s disease would be presumed job-related for these workers under federal law, making it simpler to access benefits if they become ill.
• Why it matters: Reduces the burden on affected workers and their families when seeking support and care tied to on-the-job risks.