HR9444Referred to Committee

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide rest and recuperation leave for employees engaged in wildland firefighting, and for other purposes.

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Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-06-24
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Jimmy Panetta
Jimmy Panetta
Democrat · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 93.8% (585 recorded votes)

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Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Natural Resources, 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.

2026-06-24

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Federal wildland firefighters would receive additional paid leave time to rest and recover after working on large fires, similar to how the military provides rest periods for troops returning from deployments. This change would apply to government employees who fight wildfires on federal lands and would help reduce burnout among workers who face physically and mentally demanding seasons. The bill is currently being reviewed by congressional committees to determine whether it should move forward.

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