H. R. 2244 aims to change the United States Code to make it easier for military firefighters to receive benefits for certain diseases linked to their service. The bill creates a presumption that specific diseases, such as heart disease, various cancers, and lung disease, are...
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H. R. 2244 is a bill that helps military firefighters get benefits if they get sick from diseases like heart disease and some cancers after doing their job for at least five years. It says these illnesses are likely because of their work if they show up within 15 years after they stop being in the military.