Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Sep 2026): Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
H.R. 10492, the Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act, would establish a comprehensive program to improve the health and well-being of federal wildland firefighters. This would involve creating a Health Task Force to coordinate efforts to reduce firefighter exposure to toxic substances, developing and implementing a Health Strategy, and establishing a Federal Wildland Firefighter Health and Wellbeing Program. The bill also includes provisions for occupational safety and health research, standards, and a study by the Government Accountability Office.
The bill specifically affects federal employees who are wildland firefighters, as well as support staff assisting in wildland fire operations. It aims to address their occupational exposures, including those from wildfire smoke and hazardous materials, and to focus on cancer prevention and early detection. The legislation also addresses mental health needs and promotes research into the long-term health impacts of firefighting.
As of its introduction on September 17, 2026, H.R. 10492 has been referred to multiple committees in the House of Representatives: Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Education and Workforce. Its next steps would involve consideration by these committees, where it could be amended, before potentially moving to the full House for a vote.
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Timeline
17 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10492 do?
- H.R. 10492, the Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act, would establish a comprehensive program to improve the health and well-being of federal wildland firefighters. This would involve creating a Health Task Force to coordinate efforts to reduce firefighter exposure to toxic substances, developing and implementing a Health Strategy, and establishing a Federal Wildland Firefighter Health and Wellbeing Program. The bill also includes provisions for occupational safety and health research, standards, and a study by the Government Accountability Office. The bill specifically affects federal employees who are wildland firefighters, as well as support staff assisting in wildland fire operations. It aims to address their occupational exposures, including those from wildfire smoke and hazardous materials, and to focus on cancer prevention and early detection. The legislation also addresses mental health needs and promotes research into the long-term health impacts of firefighting. As of its introduction on September 17, 2026, H.R. 10492 has been referred to multiple committees in the House of Representatives: Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Education and Workforce. Its next steps would involve consideration by these committees, where it could be amended, before potentially moving to the full House for a vote.
- Has H.R. 10492 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10492. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10492?
- H.R. 10492 was sponsored by Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3] (D-OR), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10492?
- Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (17 Sep 2026).
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