H.R.743

Tim’s Act Tim Hart Wildland Firefighter Classification and Pay Parity Act

Tim Hart Wildland Firefighter Classification and Pay Parity Act

Introduced·1/28/25

Tim’s Act enhances pay and benefits for Federal wildland firefighters, including special base rates, incident response premium pay, and mental health.

Tim’s Act, also known as the Tim Hart Wildland Firefighter Classification and Pay Parity Act, aims to reform and enhance the pay and benefits of Federal wildland firefighters. The Act establishes special base rates of pay for wildland firefighters, ensuring they receive compensation comparable to non-Federal firefighters. It also introduces incident response premium pay for employees engaged in wildland firefighting, providing additional compensation for their hazardous duties.

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Current
Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Mar 7, 2025

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.

Jan 28, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Jan 28, 2025

House

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