H.R. 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.

H.R. 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. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this legislation is to expand the definition of employees involved in fire protection activities to include specific workers from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). This change aims to ensure that these employees can receive compensation for certain illnesses and diseases that are believed to be caused by their work in fire protection roles.