S 2119
Firefighter Cancer Registry Reauthorization Act of 2023
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Bill overview
This bill aims to continue and expand a program that tracks cancer rates among firefighters. The Firefighter Cancer Registry, run by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, voluntarily collects health and work information to improve understanding and prevention efforts. Specifically, the bill reauthorizes funding for the registry through 2028, increasing the annual budget from $2.5 million to $5.5 million.
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George S. Helmy
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