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Support for Wildland Firefighter Families: Assistance in Difficult Times

New legislation establishes a program to support families of wildland firefighters and support personnel who are injured, critically ill, or killed in the line of duty. The program aims to provide prompt assistance, information on benefits, and travel expense reimbursement for next-of-kin. The goal is to help families cope during challenging situations.
Key points
The program will provide support to the next-of-kin of wildland firefighters and support personnel affected in the line of duty.
It includes notifications, travel expense reimbursement for hospital visits, access to counselors, and centralized case management.
Families will receive personalized information on available federal benefits and financial assistance.
The act does not alter existing Line of Duty Death benefits for federal firefighters.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4671
Sponsor: Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]
Process start date: 2025-07-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Ensuring Casualty Assistance for our Firefighters Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4671.

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 2025-07-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The program will provide support to the next-of-kin of wildland firefighters and support personnel affected in the line of duty.
  • It includes notifications, travel expense reimbursement for hospital visits, access to counselors, and centralized case management.
  • Families will receive personalized information on available federal benefits and financial assistance.
  • The act does not alter existing Line of Duty Death benefits for federal firefighters.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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