Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act of 2025

# Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill aims to help military veterans transition into wildland firefighting careers. Specifically, it would create pathways and support programs to recruit, train, and employ veterans as wildland firefighters—people who battle large-scale forest and grassland fires. The legislation recognizes that veterans have relevant skills like teamwork, leadership, and crisis management that transfer well to firefighting work. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily benefits military veterans seeking civilian employment and wildland fire agencies that need qualified personnel. It also indirectly affects communities that depend on wildland firefighting services during fire season.

The bill could help address staffing challenges in the wildland firefighting workforce while providing stable employment opportunities for veterans transitioning to civilian life. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill (HR 3560) is in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was introduced by Representative Joe Neguse (D-Colorado) in the 119th Congress. The bill remains in the early legislative stage and would need committee approval and additional votes to advance further.