Wildfire Responder Protection Act
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Latest action (30 Jul 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
What this bill does
The Wildfire Responder Protection Act, H.R. 10001, proposes changes to federal worker's compensation laws for individuals engaged in fire protection activities. Specifically, it would modify how certain requirements are applied to employees in these roles, potentially affecting eligibility or benefits. The bill aims to broaden the types of fire protection activities covered, including explicitly adding roles like "fuels specialist" and "burn boss" to the list of covered employees, and expanding the scope to include "planned ignition" and "fuels reduction" in addition to "fire suppression" and "prevention."
This bill would affect federal employees involved in fire protection, particularly those whose work includes tasks such as prescribed burning or fuels management. The modifications are made to Section 8143b(a)(1) of title 5 of the U.S. Code, which relates to worker's compensation for federal employees. The bill also strikes subparagraph (D) from this section, removing a specific exclusion or provision.
H.R. 10001 was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 30, 2026, by Representative Brittany Pettersen and cosponsored by Representative Lawler. It has been referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. As of its introduction, no further legislative actions have been taken.
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Timeline
30 Jul 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10001 do?
- The Wildfire Responder Protection Act, H.R. 10001, proposes changes to federal worker's compensation laws for individuals engaged in fire protection activities. Specifically, it would modify how certain requirements are applied to employees in these roles, potentially affecting eligibility or benefits. The bill aims to broaden the types of fire protection activities covered, including explicitly adding roles like "fuels specialist" and "burn boss" to the list of covered employees, and expanding the scope to include "planned ignition" and "fuels reduction" in addition to "fire suppression" and "prevention." This bill would affect federal employees involved in fire protection, particularly those whose work includes tasks such as prescribed burning or fuels management. The modifications are made to Section 8143b(a)(1) of title 5 of the U.S. Code, which relates to worker's compensation for federal employees. The bill also strikes subparagraph (D) from this section, removing a specific exclusion or provision. H.R. 10001 was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 30, 2026, by Representative Brittany Pettersen and cosponsored by Representative Lawler. It has been referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. As of its introduction, no further legislative actions have been taken.
- Has H.R. 10001 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10001. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10001?
- H.R. 10001 was sponsored by Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7] (D-CO), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10001?
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (30 Jul 2026).
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