United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

HR 8863 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to add certain employees of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to the definition of employees in fire protection activities for the purpose of compensation for certain illnesses and diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill expands fire protection employee definitions for ATF workers to qualify for certain illness compensations.

This bill amends the definition of employees involved in fire protection to include specific ATF employees, allowing them to seek compensation for certain illnesses. It applies to claims filed after the bill is enacted.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 543 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (543)

543 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety labor
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 8863?
HR 8863 is sponsored by McGovern, James P. (Democratic), Levin, Mike (Democratic), Bishop, Sanford D. (Democratic), and Scott, Austin (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 8863?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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