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Senate Passes Act Recognizing Firefighters' Occupational Cancer Deaths

12/18/2025

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The U.S. Senate passed the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act, recognizing occupational cancer as a line-of-duty death for firefighters and first responders.
Senators Amy Klobuchar and Kevin Cramer led the bipartisan effort, and the bill now awaits signature by U.S. President Donald Trump.
General President Edward Kelly emphasized that the Act honors fallen firefighters and supports their families.

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The U.S. Senate passed the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act, recognizing occupational cancer as a line-of-duty death for firefighters and first responders.
Senators Amy Klobuchar and Kevin Cramer led the bipartisan effort, and the bill now awaits signature by U.S. President Donald Trump.
General President Edward Kelly emphasized that the Act honors fallen firefighters and supports their families.