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Federal Firefighters Families First Act
12/19/2025, 9:08 AM
Summary of Bill HR 759
Bill 119 HR 759, also known as the "Federal Firefighters Fairness Act," aims to address pay equality and retirement benefits for federal firefighters. The bill proposes amending title 5 of the United States Code to ensure that federal firefighters are fairly compensated and that their retirement benefits are accurately calculated.
Specifically, the bill seeks to rectify discrepancies in pay and retirement benefits for federal firefighters compared to other federal employees. By providing for pay equality, federal firefighters would receive fair compensation for their important and often dangerous work. Additionally, the bill aims to ensure that retirement benefits for federal firefighters are calculated more accurately, taking into account the unique challenges and risks they face in their line of duty.
Overall, the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act aims to provide federal firefighters with the recognition and support they deserve for their service to the country. By addressing pay equality and retirement benefits, the bill seeks to improve the overall well-being and financial security of federal firefighters employed by the Federal Government.
Specifically, the bill seeks to rectify discrepancies in pay and retirement benefits for federal firefighters compared to other federal employees. By providing for pay equality, federal firefighters would receive fair compensation for their important and often dangerous work. Additionally, the bill aims to ensure that retirement benefits for federal firefighters are calculated more accurately, taking into account the unique challenges and risks they face in their line of duty.
Overall, the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act aims to provide federal firefighters with the recognition and support they deserve for their service to the country. By addressing pay equality and retirement benefits, the bill seeks to improve the overall well-being and financial security of federal firefighters employed by the Federal Government.
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Current Status of Bill HR 759
Bill HR 759 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 28, 2025. Bill HR 759 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 28, 2025. Bill HR 759's most recent activity was 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. as of November 20, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 759
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
256Democrat Cosponsors
232Republican Cosponsors
24Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 759
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Employee benefits and pensions
- Fires
- First responders and emergency personnel
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 759
To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for pay equality and the more accurate computation of retirement benefits for certain firefighters employed by the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for pay equality and the more accurate computation of retirement benefits for certain firefighters employed by the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
Comments
Wrenlee Singleton
42,094
1 year ago
This bill is a step in the right direction for fair pay and retirement benefits. Firefighters benefit.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 759
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