H.R.3821 — Firefighter Cancer Registry Reauthorization Act of 2023
House Roll Call
H.R.3821
| Bill | H.R.3821 — Firefighter Cancer Registry Reauthorization Act of 2023 |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 413 / Nay 7 / Present 0 / Not Voting 12 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 205 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| D | 208 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Bill Analysis
The Firefighter Cancer Registry Reauthorization Act of 2023 (HR 3821) aims to extend and enhance the National Firefighter Cancer Registry, which was originally established to collect data on cancer incidence among firefighters. This legislation reauthorizes the program for an additional five years, ensuring continued support for research into the cancer risks faced by firefighters due to their occupational exposure to hazardous substances.
The bill authorizes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to maintain and operate the registry, which collects health information from firefighters to better understand the correlation between firefighting duties and cancer incidence. The reauthorization includes provisions for the CDC to collaborate with state and local fire departments, as well as other relevant organizations, to facilitate data collection and improve the registry’s effectiveness.
Funding for the registry is provided through appropriations authorized by the bill, allowing the CDC to allocate necessary resources for data management, outreach, and research initiatives. This funding is crucial for enhancing the registry’s capabilities, including expanding its data collection methods and improving the analysis of cancer trends among firefighters.
The primary beneficiaries of the Firefighter Cancer Registry are active and retired firefighters, who are at increased risk for various types of cancer due to their exposure to toxic chemicals and carcinogens during firefighting operations. Additionally, the findings from the registry will inform public health policies and safety regulations, ultimately benefiting the broader community by promoting safer firefighting practices.
Key timelines include the bill’s passage and enactment into law, which occurred on October 4, 2023. The reauthorization ensures that the registry remains operational and continues to provide critical data for research and policy development over the next five years.
Yea (413)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
C
Cori Bush
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
J
Jerry Carl
A
André Carson
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
G
Gerald Connolly
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
Anna Eshoo
A
A. Ferguson
B
Brad Finstad
M
Mike Gallagher
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
B
Barbara Lee
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
C
Celeste Maloy
K
Kathy Manning
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
G
Greg Pence
D
Dean Phillips
C
Cathy Rodgers
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Sarbanes
A
Abigail Spanberger
M
Michelle Steel
E
Emilia Sykes
D
David Trone
M
Michael Waltz
B
Brad Wenstrup
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
B
Brandon Williams
