Direct Hire to Fight Fires Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 4:09 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill 118 s 3268, also known as the Direct Hire to Fight Fires Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address the issue of wildfires by allowing federal agencies to directly hire firefighters without going through the traditional lengthy hiring process.

The bill aims to streamline the hiring process for firefighters in order to quickly and efficiently respond to wildfires across the country. By allowing federal agencies to directly hire firefighters, the bill seeks to ensure that there are enough trained personnel available to combat wildfires and protect communities.

Additionally, the Direct Hire to Fight Fires Act of 2023 includes provisions to improve training and support for firefighters, as well as to enhance coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in responding to wildfires. The bill also allocates funding for equipment and resources needed to effectively fight wildfires. Overall, the Direct Hire to Fight Fires Act of 2023 is a bipartisan effort to address the growing threat of wildfires and ensure that the necessary resources and personnel are in place to protect communities and natural resources.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3268

Introduced on
2023-11-09

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/9/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill 118 s 3268, also known as the Direct Hire to Fight Fires Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address the issue of wildfires by allowing federal agencies to directly hire firefighters without going through the traditional lengthy hiring process.

The bill aims to streamline the hiring process for firefighters in order to quickly and efficiently respond to wildfires across the country. By allowing federal agencies to directly hire firefighters, the bill seeks to ensure that there are enough trained personnel available to combat wildfires and protect communities.

Additionally, the Direct Hire to Fight Fires Act of 2023 includes provisions to improve training and support for firefighters, as well as to enhance coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in responding to wildfires. The bill also allocates funding for equipment and resources needed to effectively fight wildfires. Overall, the Direct Hire to Fight Fires Act of 2023 is a bipartisan effort to address the growing threat of wildfires and ensure that the necessary resources and personnel are in place to protect communities and natural resources.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide direct hire authority to appoint individuals to Federal wildland firefighting and firefighting support positions in the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

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Latest Action11/9/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.