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Major Pay and Benefit Increase for Federal Wildland Firefighters

This Act significantly raises the base pay and improves working conditions for federal wildland firefighters, including seasonal and tribal personnel. It establishes special pay rates, premium pay for standby time during incidents, and paid rest leave after deployments. Crucially, it mandates comprehensive mental and physical health support, facilitates disability retirement for job-related illnesses, and includes overtime pay in retirement calculations.
Key points
Pay Increase: Introduction of special, higher base pay rates for wildland firefighters (increases ranging from 1.5% to 27% depending on grade).
Incident Pay: Firefighters receive 50% of their hourly rate for designated 9-hour sleep/rest periods while deployed in the field during incidents.
Health and Retirement: Establishment of a chronic disease database, 7 days of paid mental health leave annually, and inclusion of overtime pay in retirement basic pay calculations.
Support: Provision of a housing allowance for long deployments and a tuition assistance program for career development (minimum $4,000 USD annually).
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Print number: 118_S_1505
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Process start date: 2023-05-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Tim’s Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1505.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Pay Increase: Introduction of special, higher base pay rates for wildland firefighters (increases ranging from 1.5% to 27% depending on grade).
  • Incident Pay: Firefighters receive 50% of their hourly rate for designated 9-hour sleep/rest periods while deployed in the field during incidents.
  • Health and Retirement: Establishment of a chronic disease database, 7 days of paid mental health leave annually, and inclusion of overtime pay in retirement basic pay calculations.
  • Support: Provision of a housing allowance for long deployments and a tuition assistance program for career development (minimum $4,000 USD annually).
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 Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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