Two Midwestern legislators hope to reintroduce and pass an act that would expand benefit access for the families of firefighters and first responders. Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act looks to give federal support to current and former first responder families who have had someone pass away or been permanently disabled from service-related cancers. The Act is being reintroduced by Senator Amy Klobucahar (D-MN) and Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND). Occupational cancer is the leading cause of death for firefighters. They’re at a 9% higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer and a 14% higher risk of dying from cancer than the general public.
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