Federal Firefighters Families First Act
Federal Firefighters Families First Act
Plain Language Summary
# Federal Firefighters Families First Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Federal Firefighters Families First Act would improve benefits and protections for federal firefighters and their families. Based on its title and subject areas, the bill likely addresses workplace benefits, pension protections, and emergency personnel support systems administered by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The specific provisions would make changes to how federal firefighters are treated under government employee benefits and compensation policies. **Who It Affects:** This bill primarily affects federal firefighters—those employed by the federal government rather than state or local departments—and their families.
It may also impact the federal agencies that employ these firefighters and the OPM, which manages federal employee benefits. **Current Status:** The bill (HR 759) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Gerald Connolly (D-VA) and is currently in committee review. This means it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. For specific details about what provisions the bill contains, you would need to review the full legislative text, as those details are not included in this summary.
Latest Action
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 759, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.