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Introduced
10/19/2021
10/19/2021
In Committee
11/03/2021
11/03/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To reform and enhance the pay and benefits of Federal wildland firefighters, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Tim Hart Wildland Firefighter Classification and Pay Parity Act (or "Tim's Act"), aims to reform and enhance the pay and benefits of federal wildland firefighters. It establishes a new occupational series and pay scale for these firefighters, with a minimum pay rate of at least GS-6 step 3. The bill also requires annual pay adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index, provides for hazardous duty pay, and sets guidelines for work schedules and deployment compensation. Additionally, the bill establishes a tuition assistance program, mental health support services, and a presumption of workers' compensation coverage for certain diseases. Finally, the bill mandates that the pay, benefits, and bonuses for federal structural firefighters be made comparable to those of federal wildland firefighters.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs
Sponsors (25)
Joe Neguse (D)*,
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Julia Brownley (D),
Cheri Bustos (D),
Salud Carbajal (D),
Liz Cheney (R),
Jim Costa (D),
Peter DeFazio (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Veronica Escobar (D),
Anna Eshoo (D),
Sylvia Garcia (D),
Josh Harder (D),
Jared Huffman (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
Tom O'Halleran (D),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Katie Porter (D),
Kim Schrier (D),
Adam Smith (D),
Abigail Spanberger (D),
Melanie Stansbury (D),
Marilyn Strickland (D),
Mike Thompson (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. (on 11/03/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5631/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5631/BILLS-117hr5631ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5631/BILLS-117hr5631ih.pdf.pdf |
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