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S. 135 · 119th Congress

Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2025

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Introduced: 1/16/2025
Current status: In committee
Introduced by: Alex Padilla (D · CA)
Bill ID: 119s135
Latest official action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2025 This bill establishes specialized pay for federal wildland firefighters. Specifically, the bill provides for a specialized pay schedule for wildland firefighters in the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior. The specialized pay schedule is based on the General Schedule, increased by a specified percentage depending on the position grade (the higher the grade, the lower the percentage adjustment). The bill also provides for specialized premium pay for wildland firefighters who respond to certain prolonged fire incidents (i.e., those that are not contained within 36 hours). It also provides for paid rest and recuperation leave in conjunction with such responses.

Source: BILLSUM · Summary date: 1/16/2025

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Last updated: 1/16/2025Source: BILLSUMBill: 119s135Learn more →