Appropriations Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
The bill establishes a temporary funding mechanism that guarantees Federal firefighters receive pay and allowances even when fiscal year 2026 appropriations are not in effect. Continuing appropriations are authorized from Treasury funds not otherwise appropriated until an appropriation is enacted, a regular or continuing resolution is passed, or January 1 2027, whichever comes first. This provision ensures that firefighters’ compensation is not disrupted during gaps in funding. Additionally, the act prohibits any reduction in the number of Federal firefighters during a lapse in discretionary appropriations, protecting employees from being removed from the civil service due to budget shortfalls. The measure applies to all Executive agencies and military departments and is designed to maintain workforce stability during government shutdowns.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Economics and Public Finance
Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act
USA119th CongressHR-5619| House
| Updated: 9/30/2025
The bill establishes a temporary funding mechanism that guarantees Federal firefighters receive pay and allowances even when fiscal year 2026 appropriations are not in effect. Continuing appropriations are authorized from Treasury funds not otherwise appropriated until an appropriation is enacted, a regular or continuing resolution is passed, or January 1 2027, whichever comes first. This provision ensures that firefighters’ compensation is not disrupted during gaps in funding. Additionally, the act prohibits any reduction in the number of Federal firefighters during a lapse in discretionary appropriations, protecting employees from being removed from the civil service due to budget shortfalls. The measure applies to all Executive agencies and military departments and is designed to maintain workforce stability during government shutdowns.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.