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Improving Pay and Benefits for Federal Wildland Firefighters

This act aims to significantly improve working conditions, pay, and benefits for federal wildland firefighters. It introduces higher pay rates, hazardous duty pay, better health and retirement benefits, as well as mental health support programs and assistance for families of injured firefighters. These changes are intended to enhance the financial and health security of those who protect us from fires.
Key points
Higher Salaries: Federal wildland firefighters will receive special base pay rates, which will be higher than current rates, with percentage increases depending on their grade.
Fire Incident Premiums: A new premium pay for participating in fire suppression incidents will be introduced, increasing compensation for demanding and dangerous work.
Health and Mental Health Support: The act establishes a database for work-related diseases, a mental health support program for firefighters and their families, and provides 7 days of paid mental health leave.
Improved Retirement: Wildland firefighters' service time will be better credited towards retirement, and overtime pay will be included in the basic pay for retirement calculations.
Family Assistance Program: A program will be established to assist firefighters injured in the line of duty and their families, including financial and informational support.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_279
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Process start date: 2025-01-28
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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 119_S_279.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Higher Salaries: Federal wildland firefighters will receive special base pay rates, which will be higher than current rates, with percentage increases depending on their grade.
  • Fire Incident Premiums: A new premium pay for participating in fire suppression incidents will be introduced, increasing compensation for demanding and dangerous work.
  • Health and Mental Health Support: The act establishes a database for work-related diseases, a mental health support program for firefighters and their families, and provides 7 days of paid mental health leave.
  • Improved Retirement: Wildland firefighters' service time will be better credited towards retirement, and overtime pay will be included in the basic pay for retirement calculations.
  • Family Assistance Program: A program will be established to assist firefighters injured in the line of duty and their families, including financial and informational support.
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 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 2025-12-23.

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