Senate Bill 138 - Wildland Firefighter Fair Pay Act: Overvie

Hozzl · 2024-03-13T02:03:26Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 138 Wildland Firefighter Fair Pay Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced

Introduced to House

House to Vote

Introduced to Senate

Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Wildland Firefighter Fair Pay Act

This bill exempts federal wildland firefighters, fire management response officials, and accompanying incident meteorologists and management teams in the Department of the Interior, the Department of Agriculture, and the National Weather Service from certain premium pay limitations for work relating to wildfire emergencies.

The bill applies to premium pay for 2022.

Alternative Names

Official Title as IntroducedA bill to waive certain pay limitations for Department of Agriculture and Department of the Interior employees engaged in emergency wildland fire suppression activities, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact

Department of Agriculture•

Department of the Interior•

Fires•

First responders and emergency personnel•

Forests, forestry, trees•

Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management•

Wages and earnings

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Latest Summary7/31/2023

Wildland Firefighter Fair Pay Act

This bill exempts federal wildland firefighters, fire management response officials, and accompanying incident meteorologists and management teams in the Department of the Interior, the Department o...

Latest Action6/9/2022

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 401.

Wildland Firefighter Fair Pay Act

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