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Boosting Conservation Centers and Wildland Firefighter Training

New rules aim to strengthen training centers for disadvantaged youth, offering specialized courses in forestry and firefighting. The law makes it easier for graduates to get jobs in forestry and firefighting roles and includes a program to improve housing for firefighters.
Key points
Expanding training for youth at conservation centers to include forestry and wildland firefighting courses.
Making it easier for center graduates to be hired into forestry and wildland firefighting jobs, including potential signing bonuses.
A program using center participants to renovate and build housing for firefighters and government agency employees.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4877
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Process start date: 2022-09-15