HR5091Referred to Committee

To amend section 5545 of title 5, United States Code, to provide hazard pay for carrying out prescribed burns, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-09-02
Introduced
10
Cosponsors
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Celeste Maloy
Celeste Maloy
Republican · UT · Representative
Votes with party: 96.4% (548 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2025-09-02

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Plain-English Summary

Federal employees who conduct prescribed burns—controlled fires used to reduce wildfire risk and manage forests—would receive extra hazard pay for this dangerous work. The bill recognizes that these workers face significant risks from smoke, flames, and unpredictable fire behavior, similar to other hazardous duties that already qualify for additional compensation. This would apply to employees across federal agencies involved in land management and fire prevention.

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