Insider News Center: From New York City Insider: Espaillat Votes to Strengthen Illness Benefits For Federal Firefighters, Honors Life of Fallen FDNY Firefighter Timothy Klein.

 

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release May 13, 2022

Representative Adriano Espaillat Votes to Strengthen Illness Benefits For Federal Firefighters. Espaillat Honors Fallen FDNY Firefighter Timothy Klein on House Floor.   WASHINGTON, DC –  This week, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) spoke on the House floor to honor the life and legacy of hero fallen FDNY Firefighter Timothy Klein, who died tragically in the line of duty late last month. Additionally, this week, Rep. Espaillat voted for the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act to strengthen first responders’ access to workers’ compensation benefits after contracting cancer or other illnesses while on the job. The bipartisan legislation will help ensure that benefits cover the full range of occupational hazards faced by the nation’s 15,000 federal firefighters.  “Every day, these brave public servants put themselves in harm’s way, at times at their own peril, to save lives and protect communities in my district and across the country,” said Espaillat. “When they sacrifice themselves and pay the price for our safety through exposure to heat, toxins and at times death, America has a responsibility to provide them with the support they need. This bipartisan legislation will cut red tape and streamline critical benefits for our brave first responders.”

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