2025–2026 Regular Session · House of Representatives resolution

HR 620

A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to adopt legislation providing screening to firefighters for sarcoidosis and other occupational diseases linked to chronic exposure to smoke, soot, PFAS, combustion byproducts, particulate matter and other fireground toxins and ensuring that our nation's firefighters receive comprehensive early detection for conditions that carry significant risks of long-term lung damage and other ailments, which require timely diagnoses for effective intervention.

In committee Last action September 21, 2026: Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 5

Prime sponsor

Brenda Pugh

Cosponsors (4)

Andrew Kuzma, Jill Cooper, Joe Ciresi, Pat Gallagher

Status

In committee as of September 21, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.

Roll-call votes 0

No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.

Timeline 1

Date	Chamber	Action
September 21, 2026	House	Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations

Data: Open States (API v3; public data, attribution appreciated), updated November 5, 2026. Official record: palegis.us. Bill pages link to the official text, not copied.