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Senate · United StatesThe Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act recognizes occupational cancer as a line-of-duty death for public safety officers, clearing the way for expanded federal benefitsSee the Story
Bill Recognizing Occupational Cancer as a Line-of-Duty Death for Officers Heads to President's Desk
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Cancer · United StatesWASHINGTON D.C. (KEYT) – Bipartisan legislation expanding benefits to first responders suffering from fire response-related cancers nationwide was signed into law as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. The legislation, originally entitled the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act (H.R. 1269), made the expanded cancer coverage retroactive, meaning first responders and their families can make claims from before the bill w…See the Story
Bipartisan bill expands benefits to first responders and families fighting service-related cancers
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Mike DeWine · ColumbusCOLUMBUS, Ohio — As part of a signing marathon Friday, Dec. 19, Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 184, approving $40 million for a new state support fund for first responders and other “public safety officers” diagnosed with post-traumatic stress…See the Story
Governor DeWine signs bill launching $40M PTSD support fund for first responders, public safety officers
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