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Wildfire Responder Protection Act

USA119th CongressHR-10001| House 
| Updated: 7/30/2026
Brittany Pettersen

Brittany Pettersen

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (1)
Michael Lawler (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Wildfire Responder Protection Act aims to enhance worker's compensation benefits for federal employees involved in fire protection activities by amending Title 5 of the United States Code. This legislation significantly expands the scope of covered personnel to include critical roles such as fuels specialists, burn bosses, and prescribed fire crew members, ensuring more individuals are eligible for protection. Furthermore, the Act broadens the definition of compensable activities beyond traditional fire suppression. It explicitly includes work related to fuels reduction , planned ignitions , and other fire prevention efforts, recognizing the comprehensive nature of modern wildfire management. These changes clarify that employees engaged in these essential, year-round activities are covered under federal worker's compensation.
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Timeline
Jul 30, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 30, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • July 30, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 30, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Wildfire Responder Protection Act

USA119th CongressHR-10001| House 
| Updated: 7/30/2026
The Wildfire Responder Protection Act aims to enhance worker's compensation benefits for federal employees involved in fire protection activities by amending Title 5 of the United States Code. This legislation significantly expands the scope of covered personnel to include critical roles such as fuels specialists, burn bosses, and prescribed fire crew members, ensuring more individuals are eligible for protection. Furthermore, the Act broadens the definition of compensable activities beyond traditional fire suppression. It explicitly includes work related to fuels reduction , planned ignitions , and other fire prevention efforts, recognizing the comprehensive nature of modern wildfire management. These changes clarify that employees engaged in these essential, year-round activities are covered under federal worker's compensation.
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Timeline
Jul 30, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 30, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • July 30, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 30, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Brittany Pettersen

Brittany Pettersen

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (1)
Michael Lawler (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted