HR. 435Reported
Direct Hire To Fight Fires
Grants permanent direct-hire authority to USDA and Interior to fill wildland firefighter and firefighting support positions and strengthen firefighter recruitment retention and reporting
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Grants permanent direct-hire authority to USDA and Interior to fill wildland firefighter and firefighting support positions and strengthen firefighter recruitment retention and reporting
Key points
- Require firefighter recruitment policies
- Require annual vacancy reports
- Authorize direct hiring authority
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Reported
Latest action
2026-01-08 — Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-432, Part I.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedCongressional oversightDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of the InteriorEmployee hiringFederal officialsFiresFirst responders and emergency personnel