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Increased Pay and Better Conditions for Wildland Firefighters

This act aims to improve working conditions and compensation for federal wildland firefighters. It introduces special base pay rates and premium pay for incident response, along with paid rest and recuperation leave after deployments. These changes are designed to enhance financial security and quality of life for firefighters who risk their health battling wildfires.
Key points
Increased base pay for federal wildland firefighters, varying by grade, effective October 1, 2023.
Introduction of premium pay for participation in firefighting incidents, including wildfires, prescribed fires, and high-risk situations.
Provision of paid rest and recuperation leave after completing firefighting deployments, allowing firefighters to recover safely.
Authority to transfer funds to ensure the continuity of wildland firefighter salary increases.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5169
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Process start date: 2023-08-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5169.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-08-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased base pay for federal wildland firefighters, varying by grade, effective October 1, 2023.
  • Introduction of premium pay for participation in firefighting incidents, including wildfires, prescribed fires, and high-risk situations.
  • Provision of paid rest and recuperation leave after completing firefighting deployments, allowing firefighters to recover safely.
  • Authority to transfer funds to ensure the continuity of wildland firefighter salary increases.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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