Food Chemical Reassessment Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 4306

119th Congress

Food Chemical Reassessment Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Aug 8, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Abigail Spanberger

D - VA

Cosponsors

17

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

The bill establishes a presumption that certain diseases are connected to the military service of veterans who were trained as firefighters and served in that role for at least 5 years. This means these veterans would be eligible for health care benefits and disability compensation if they develop these specified diseases within 15 years of leaving the military.

Latest Action

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The bill establishes a presumption that certain diseases are connected to the military service of veterans who were trained as firefighters and served in that role for at least 5 years. This means these veterans would be eligible for health care benefits and disability compensation if they develop these specified diseases within 15 years of leaving the military.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Michael Lecik Military Firefighters Protection Act This bill establishes a presumption of service-connection for specified diseases becoming manifest in certain veterans to a degree of disability of 10% or more within 15 years of the veteran's separation from active military, naval, or air service. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific diseases or disabilities diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded. Veterans addressed by this bill are those who (1) are trained in fire suppression, and (2) served on active duty in a military occupational specialty or career field with a primary responsibility of firefighting or damage control for at least five years in the aggregate.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Presumption of service-connection for certain diseases in military firefighters
Applies to veterans who served in firefighting or damage control roles for at least 5 years
Eligible diseases must manifest within 15 years of leaving the military
Provides access to health care benefits and disability compensation
Aims to support veterans who faced hazardous conditions as military firefighters

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would directly benefit military veterans who worked as firefighters during their service. It would make it easier for them to access health care and financial support if they develop certain diseases related to their firefighting duties, which often expose them to toxic chemicals and other hazards. This could improve quality of life for affected veterans and their families.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Subjects

Blood and blood diseases

Cancer

Cardiovascular and respiratory health

Fires

First responders and emergency personnel

Veterans' medical care

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4306, 119th Congress (2025). "Food Chemical Reassessment Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4306