S. 135In Committee
Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2025
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes specialized pay, premium pay, and rest leave for federal wildland firefighters in the Forest Service and Department of the Interior
Key points
- Establish specialized firefighter pay schedule
- Authorize premium pay for prolonged incidents
- Allow paid rest and recuperation leave
- Increase pay by position grade
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-16 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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