Fair Pay for Federal Firefighters Act

3/8/2024, 3:15 PM
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
The Fair Pay for Federal Firefighters Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 4831, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to ensure that federal firefighters are paid fairly for their work and service to the country.

The bill aims to address the issue of federal firefighters being paid less than their counterparts in other agencies, despite performing similar duties and facing similar risks. It seeks to establish a fair and equitable pay scale for federal firefighters, taking into account factors such as experience, training, and job responsibilities.

Additionally, the Fair Pay for Federal Firefighters Act includes provisions for overtime pay, hazard pay, and other benefits to ensure that federal firefighters are adequately compensated for their work. The bill also aims to improve recruitment and retention of federal firefighters by offering competitive salaries and benefits. Overall, the Fair Pay for Federal Firefighters Act is designed to recognize the important and often dangerous work that federal firefighters do, and to ensure that they are fairly compensated for their service to the country.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 4831

Introduced on
2023-07-24

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/24/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
The Fair Pay for Federal Firefighters Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 4831, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to ensure that federal firefighters are paid fairly for their work and service to the country.

The bill aims to address the issue of federal firefighters being paid less than their counterparts in other agencies, despite performing similar duties and facing similar risks. It seeks to establish a fair and equitable pay scale for federal firefighters, taking into account factors such as experience, training, and job responsibilities.

Additionally, the Fair Pay for Federal Firefighters Act includes provisions for overtime pay, hazard pay, and other benefits to ensure that federal firefighters are adequately compensated for their work. The bill also aims to improve recruitment and retention of federal firefighters by offering competitive salaries and benefits. Overall, the Fair Pay for Federal Firefighters Act is designed to recognize the important and often dangerous work that federal firefighters do, and to ensure that they are fairly compensated for their service to the country.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo provide a special rate of basic pay for Federal wildland firefighters during fiscal years 2024 and 2025, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact
Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Fires
First responders and emergency personnel
Forests, forestry, trees
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Medicare

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Recent Activity

Latest Action9/19/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.