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Improved Pay for Wildland Firefighters: New Compensation Rules

This act aims to improve compensation for wildland firefighters and incident meteorologists. Changes will allow for higher earnings as certain premium pays for hazardous work will not count towards pay limitations. This means individuals fighting fires can expect fairer compensation for their difficult and dangerous work.
Key points
Premium pay for wildland firefighters and meteorologists will not count towards overall pay limitations, allowing for higher earnings.
The act applies to employees of the Forest Service, Department of the Interior, and National Weather Service involved in fire suppression.
The changes aim to ensure sufficient personnel are available for firefighting without unduly restricting their compensation.
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Print number: 118_HR_6195
Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18]
Process start date: 2023-11-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Wildland Firefighter Fair Pay Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6195.

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 2023-11-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Premium pay for wildland firefighters and meteorologists will not count towards overall pay limitations, allowing for higher earnings.
  • The act applies to employees of the Forest Service, Department of the Interior, and National Weather Service involved in fire suppression.
  • The changes aim to ensure sufficient personnel are available for firefighting without unduly restricting their compensation.
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. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18].

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.

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