SCHUMER STATEMENT ON FIREFIGHTER CANCER REGISTRY BECOMING LAW

Senator Schumer released the following statement today:

“Every day firefighters risk everything to protect communities and families across New York. We owe it to these fearless men and women to ensure that if they get sick, they will be cared for in the same way that they care for us. This new law will help firefighters across the country by establishing the national firefighter cancer registry – allowing researchers to track, treat, and I hope to prevent cancer. I pushed hard this year to get this bill across the finish line, and I’m proud it is now law.  I urge the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to begin implementing this law immediately, so we can get to work protecting those who keep us safe.” - U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer