HR 743
Tim’s Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 13, 2026, 4:10 PM
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Bill overview
This bill, known as Tim’s Act, significantly increases compensation and provides additional benefits for federal wildland firefighters, who are employed by the Department of Agriculture, the Department of the Interior, and tribal governments. It raises the minimum pay rate for wildland firefighters at various GS levels, establishes premium pay for extended fire incidents, and introduces paid rest and recuperation leave. Furthermore, the bill mandates improvements to retirement benefits, housing allowances, and tuition assistance, while also directing the Department of Labor to address psychological stress-related injuries and illnesses stemming from wildfire response. Finally, the bill establishes programs to support the families of critically injured or killed firefighters and to promote their mental and physical health.
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