Support legislation to make ATF certified fire investigators and National Response Team members eligible for federal benefits presumptively covering certain job-related cancers and related illnesses from toxic on-the-job exposure.

Austin Scott · Georgia · Republican

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Rep. Austin Scott and Rep. Jim McGovern introduced the Strengthening Health Outcomes For Federal First Responders Act, aimed at ensuring ATF agents exposed to toxic chemicals while on the job are eligible for federal benefits following their service.

Scott announced and backed a bill to extend federal compensation and survivor benefits to covered ATF first responders who develop qualifying illnesses from workplace exposure.

Rep. Austin Scott Introduces The Strengthening Health Outcomes For Federal First Responders Act During National Police Week - Press Releases - United States Congressman Austin Scott
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"Today, U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) and U.S. Representative Jim McGovern (MA-02) introduced the Strengthening Health Outcomes For Federal First Responders Act... The legislation will amend title 5 of USC Code to add Certified Fire Investigators and members of the National Response Team"

Scott publicly introduced bipartisan legislation in the House to extend presumptive federal benefits for ATF certified fire investigators and National Response Team members exposed to toxic hazards.

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Rep. Austin Scott Introduces The Strengthening Health Outcomes For Federal First Responders Act During National Police Week - Press Releases - United States Congressman Austin Scott
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Austin Scott promised to support legislation making ATF certified fire investigators and National Response Team members eligible for presumptive federal benefits for certain job-related cancers and related illnesses tied to toxic exposure. In May 2026, while serving in the same federal House office, he introduced the Strengthening Health Outcomes For Federal First Responders Act with Rep. Jim McGovern to amend Title 5 accordingly. Because the promise was framed as supporting legislation, not guaranteeing enactment, sponsoring and introducing the matching bill satisfies the promise in the same term.

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