Posts - Bill - HR 4453 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.
house 07/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to officially recognize Parkinson’s disease as a condition directly linked to the duties of firefighters, ensuring those affected receive the support and benefits they deserve for illnesses caused by their service.
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HR 4453 - 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.
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right-leaning 07/16/2025
Next thing you know, every sniffle on the job will make you an instant pensioner—where do we draw the line?
right-leaning 07/16/2025
The bill could open the floodgates—let’s not bankrupt taxpayers in the name of every health scare.
left-leaning 07/16/2025
Protecting our firefighters means protecting their futures—Parkinson’s deserves recognition, not denial.
moderate 07/16/2025
Support the heroes, but don’t let good intentions turn compensation into unchecked liabilities.
left-leaning 07/16/2025
It’s about time we acknowledge the invisible scars those who fight fires carry home every day.
left-leaning 07/16/2025
When you run into burning buildings for us, the government should have your back, Parkinson's included.
moderate 07/16/2025
Fair is fair—if fire duty causes it, we should cover it, but let’s balance compassion with practicality.
right-leaning 07/16/2025
I support our firefighters, but we can’t turn compensation into a blank check for every illness under the sun.
moderate 07/16/2025
Adding Parkinson’s to the list is a sensible step—but let’s keep an eye on how this affects overall benefits costs.