Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Sep 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
What this bill does
The Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act, introduced in the Senate, would establish a program aimed at improving the health and well-being of federal wildland firefighters. This initiative would involve creating a task force to identify and implement measures to reduce exposure to toxic substances and hazardous conditions encountered during firefighting. It also includes provisions for research, development of occupational safety and health standards, and a pilot program for respiratory protection.
The bill directly affects federal wildland firefighters, including those employed by the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior, as well as firefighters under contract with federally recognized Indian Tribes. It also impacts support staff who assist in fire activities. The proposed program seeks to address occupational exposures, mental health needs, and long-term health tracking for these individuals.
Currently, this bill has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. For it to become law, it would need to be passed by the Senate, then passed by the House of Representatives, and finally signed by the President.
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Timeline
17 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Common questions
- What does S. 5433 do?
- The Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act, introduced in the Senate, would establish a program aimed at improving the health and well-being of federal wildland firefighters. This initiative would involve creating a task force to identify and implement measures to reduce exposure to toxic substances and hazardous conditions encountered during firefighting. It also includes provisions for research, development of occupational safety and health standards, and a pilot program for respiratory protection. The bill directly affects federal wildland firefighters, including those employed by the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior, as well as firefighters under contract with federally recognized Indian Tribes. It also impacts support staff who assist in fire activities. The proposed program seeks to address occupational exposures, mental health needs, and long-term health tracking for these individuals. Currently, this bill has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. For it to become law, it would need to be passed by the Senate, then passed by the House of Representatives, and finally signed by the President.
- Has S. 5433 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5433. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5433?
- S. 5433 was sponsored by Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5433?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (17 Sep 2026).
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