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S. 138

Introduced

Wildland Firefighter Fair Pay Act

Introduced 1/28/2021•117th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 401.

6/9/2022 • Senate

Summary

Wildland Firefighter Fair Pay Act

This bill exempts federal wildland firefighters, fire management response officials, and accompanying incident meteorologists and management teams in the Department of the Interior, the Department of Agriculture, and the National Weather Service from certain premium pay limitations for work relating to wildfire emergencies.

The bill applies to premium pay for 2022.

Reported to Senate • 6/9/2022

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Topics & Subjects

Department of AgricultureDepartment of the InteriorFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelForests, forestry, treesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementWages and earnings

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (6)

Party Breakdown

5
Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]

Democrat • CA

Sponsored 1/28/2021

Cosponsors (5)

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Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

D-CA

Joined 3/16/2021

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Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]

R-MT

Joined 4/19/2021

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Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]

D-NV

Joined 4/19/2021

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Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]

D-OR

Joined 1/31/2022

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Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]

D-NM

Joined 5/24/2022

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

January 28, 2021

Committee Review

November 3, 2021

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Reported to Senate6/9/2022
Introduced in Senate1/28/2021

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors5