HR 8649
Joshua John Comeau First Responder Cancer Benefit Act of 2020
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Bill overview
This bill, the Joshua John Comeau First Responder Cancer Benefit Act of 2020, aims to provide greater support for public safety officers who die from cancers linked to their work. Specifically, it establishes a presumption that a public safety officer who died from a cancer caused by exposure to a known carcinogen while performing their duties is eligible for benefits. This presumption applies to cancers like mesothelioma, leukemia, and various forms of skin, lung, and other cancers, and covers deaths occurring on or after January 1, 2018.
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Jackie Walorski
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