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Congressional Fire Services Institute

Educating Members of Congress About Fire & Life Safety Issues Since 1989
35th Annual Dinner & Symposium

February 12-13, 2025

Firefighter Cancer Registry Act

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Summary:
The bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop and maintain a voluntary registry of firefighters in order to collect history and occupational information that can be used to determine the incidence of cancer among firefighters.
Background:
  • Studies have indicated a strong link between firefighting and an increased risk of several major cancers.
  • Certain studies examining cancer risks among firefighters have been limited by the availability of important data and relatively small sample sizes that have an underrepresentation of women, minorities, and volunteer firefighters.
  • As a result, public health researchers are unable to fully examine and understand the broader epidemiological cancer trends among firefighters.
  • The National Firefighter Registry is an important resource to better understand the link between firefighting and cancer, potentially leading to better prevention and safety protocols.
Status:
The legislation became law in the 115th Congress (P.L. 115-194).

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