Bill Detail
H.R. 5619
Congress: 119
Title
Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act
Summary
Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act This bill provides continuing FY2026 appropriations to pay federal firefighters if a government shutdown is in effect. It also prohibits the firefighters from being subject to a reduction in force (RIF) during a government shutdown. Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY2026 appropriations to provide pay and allowances to federal firefighters during any period in which interim or full-year appropriations for FY2026 are not in effect (i.e., a government shutdown). The bill provides the appropriations until the earlier of (1) the enactment of specified appropriations legislation, or (2) January 1, 2027. The bill also prohibits federal firefighters from being removed from the civil service due to a RIF during a government shutdown.
Sponsor
Rep. Janelle Bynum [D-OR-5]
Status
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Status as of Jun 19, 9:03 AM · synced 10d ago
Introduced
2025-09-30
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Bill Engagement
Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act This bill provides continuing FY2026 appropriations to pay federal firefighters if a government shutdown is in effect.
Lobbyists on the case
- International Association of Fire Fighters1 filing · 2 lobs
- Christopher Bartley2026 Q1
- Evan Davis2026 Q1