A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for special base rates of pay for wildland firefighters, and for other purposes.
Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2023
This bill establishes specialized pay for federal wildland firefighters.
Specifically, the bill provides for a specialized pay schedule for wildland firefighters in the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior. The specialized pay schedule is based on the General Schedule, increased by a specified percentage depending on the position grade (the higher the grade, the lower the percentage adjustment).
The bill also provides for specialized premium pay for wildland firefighters who respond to certain prolonged fire incidents (i.e., those that are not contained within 36 hours). It also provides for paid rest and recuperation leave in conjunction with such responses.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-97.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-97.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 205.
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