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S135FEDERALin_committee

Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2025

January 16, 2025

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Where This Stands

Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Passed
Signed

Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Jan 16, 2025
Lead sponsor

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

The bill proposes changes to compensation structures for federal wildland firefighters, which could impact the take-home pay and financial stability of these employees.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Federal wildland firefighters

The bill specifically targets the paycheck protections and compensation of this workforce.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill, introduced in the U.S. Senate, aims to establish protections for the paychecks of federal wildland firefighters. It has been referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for further review.

Key Facts

  • The bill is designated as 'S' (Senate bill).
  • The bill has been read twice in the Senate.
  • The bill is currently under review by the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current status of this bill?
The bill has been and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
What does this bill do?
The bill is titled the 'Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2025' and concerns pay protections for federal wildland firefighters; specific provisions are not yet detailed in the current summary.

Why It Matters

The bill proposes changes to compensation structures for federal wildland firefighters, which could impact the take-home pay and financial stability of these employees.

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Discoveries

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policy shift80% confidence

Focus on Wildland Firefighter Compensation

The introduction of this bill signals a legislative focus on the specific financial protections for federal wildland firefighters in the 2025 session.

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsThe Senate committee currently reviewing the bill.Map →

Analysis Score

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  • Significance60
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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz30
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