Firefighter Cancer Prevention Grant Eligibility Act of 2026

This Act amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2201 et seq.) to add cancer prevention as an eligible use under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. Eligible activities include: medical screenings for firefighters tailored to occupational cancer risks, purchase of decontamination equipment and supplies, funding for education and training on cancer prevention, and implementation of best practices for reducing carcinogen exposure. Grants may be used for up to 50% of the cost of these activities, with a maximum award of $250,000 per grantee per fiscal year. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) shall administer the program, giving priority to applications from fire departments with demonstrated high occupational cancer incidence or limited capacity to fund prevention programs. The program is subject to a five-year sunset, after which Congress may reauthorize based on performance data. FEMA shall submit an annual report to Congress documenting the number of grants awarded, types of activities funded, and preliminary health outcomes. Funding is provided through amounts already appropriated to AFG, with a total cap of $25 million per fiscal year from existing AFG appropriations, not increasing the overall AFG budget. FEMA shall issue implementing regulations within 180 days of enactment. The program shall be enforced by FEMA's existing grant compliance mechanisms, including audits and recoupment of misspent funds. This Act shall take effect on October 1, 2026, and applies to grant applications submitted after that date.