H.R.10001

Wildfire Responder Protection Act

Introduced·7/30/26

Prefiled

Introduced7/30/26

Chamber Passed

Final Passage

Complete

Introduced

Introduced in House · July 31, 2026

July 30, 2026

Ms. Pettersen (for herself and Mr. Lawler) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce

A BILL

To amend title 5, United States Code, to modify certain requirements for employees in fire protection activities for worker’s compensation under chapter 81 of such title, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Wildfire Responder Protection Act”.

HR10001 U.S. House: Wildfire Responder Protection Act