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.

Summary

The bill amends Title 5 of the U.S. Code to treat certain Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) employees as fire‑protection workers for compensation purposes. It covers Certified Fire Investigators and members of the ATF National Response Team, allowing them to claim benefits for illnesses linked to fire‑protection duties. This change aims to ensure these workers receive the same health‑risk protections as other fire‑related federal employees.

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