Introduced
S. 5624
Introduced in Senate · October 7, 2026September 30, 2026
Mr. Merkley (for himself and Mr. Curtis) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
A BILL
To provide a lump sum death gratuity payment for Federal wildland firefighters killed as a result of duty, 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 “Honoring Fallen Wildland Firefighters Act of 2026”.