Support our Firefighters Act
To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide rest and recuperation leave for employees engaged in wildland firefighting, and for other purposes.
HB9444, known as the "Support our Firefighters Act," aims to give rest and recuperation leave to federal employees who work in wildland firefighting. This means that these workers would get time off to recover and rest, similar to how military personnel are treated after returning from deployment. The bill would affect federal employees engaged in wildland firefighting, helping them to recover and be ready for future firefighting efforts.
As of the latest update on June 24, 2026, the bill has been introduced and referred to multiple committees in the House. This means that it is now under review by experts and lawmakers in these areas. The committees will examine the bill's provisions to decide whether it should be moved forward for a vote in the House.
This bipartisan bill has been introduced by both Republican and Democratic co-sponsors, showing a broad agreement on the importance of supporting our firefighters. The next steps will involve detailed discussions and potential amendments in the relevant committees before any vote can take place in the House.
