S. 135: Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-16 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] |
| Policy area | Government Operations and Politics |
| Cosponsors | 9 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-16 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-16):
Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2025
This bill establishes specialized pay for federal wildland firefighters.
Specifically, the bill provides for a specialized pay schedule for wildland firefighters in the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior. The specialized pay schedule is based on the General Schedule, increased by a specified percentage depending on the position grade (the higher the grade, the lower the percentage adjustment).
The bill also provides for specialized premium pay for wildland firefighters who respond to certain prolonged fire incidents (i.e., those that are not contained within 36 hours). It also provides for paid rest and recuperation leave in conjunction with such responses.
Cosponsors (9)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Steve Daines | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| John Barrasso | R WY (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Adam B. Schiff | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Tim Sheehy | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Martin Heinrich | D NM (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Cynthia M. Lummis | R WY 2025-01-28 |
| Gary C. Peters | D MI 2025-01-28 |
| John R. Curtis | R UT 2025-01-28 |
| Jeff Merkley | D OR 2025-01-28 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 135 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 135?
S. 135 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 135 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).