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House bill · H.R. 8863 (119th Congress)

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…

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action May 15, 2026

Sponsor: Austin Scott (U.S. Representative, GA-8, Republican)

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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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Summary

This would add certain Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives employees to the federal definition of "employees in fire protection activities," making them eligible for workers' compensation coverage for certain illnesses and diseases deemed occupationally caused.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Education and Workforce · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

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Full history

  1. May 15, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. May 15, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. May 15, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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