Bill would create casualty support program for wildland firefighters
In markupH.R. 4671Latest action
Sponsor: Josh Harder · Representative · CA
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Official title: Ensuring Casualty Assistance for our Firefighters Act
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
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The bill sets up a federal support program for families of wildland firefighters killed, injured, or sickened on duty.
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What does this do?
The bill directs the Department of the Interior to create a Wildland Fire Management Casualty Assistance Program within six months of enactment. It would standardize death and injury notifications, help cover family travel costs to injured or hospitalized loved ones, and provide trained casualty assistance officers. It also creates a free online information hub on survivor benefits and complaint procedures.
Who does it affect?
Federal wildland firefighters, wildland fire support staff, and their families—including spouses, children, parents, and other next-of-kin—are affected. State or local firefighters are only covered if working within federal wildland fire operations.
Why does it matter?
The program adds a structured notification, coordination, and information system without changing existing death benefit programs, requiring the Department of the Interior, Department of Justice, and Social Security Administration to coordinate more closely on survivor benefits.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJul 23, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Feb 11, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.