What is the current status of HR 3560?

HR 3560 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HR 3560?

HR 3560 was sponsored by Joe Neguse (D), Rep.

Veterans Wildland Firefighter Employment Act

IntroducedMay 21, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Armed Forces and National Security

Why This Matters

This bill establishes a program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting roles, helping them transition to civilian jobs and reduce unemployment.

If you are a veteran looking for work, this program could help you find a job in firefighting.

Who this affects

Veterans · Wildland firefighters

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill creates a pilot program to hire veterans for wildland firefighting jobs.
2The program will be managed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and other federal secretaries.
3It aims to reduce unemployment among veterans by providing them with job opportunities.
4The bill includes guidelines for best practices in hiring veterans transitioning from military service.
5Reports on the program's progress and effectiveness will be submitted to Congress.

Read the detailed summary

Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act of 2025This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Agriculture, and Department of the Interior to jointly establish a two-year pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting activities.

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Veterans Wildland Firefighter Employment Act

IntroducedMay 21, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Armed Forces and National Security

Why This Matters

This bill establishes a program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting roles, helping them transition to civilian jobs and reduce unemployment.

If you are a veteran looking for work, this program could help you find a job in firefighting.

Who this affects

Veterans · Wildland firefighters

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill creates a pilot program to hire veterans for wildland firefighting jobs.
2The program will be managed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and other federal secretaries.
3It aims to reduce unemployment among veterans by providing them with job opportunities.
4The bill includes guidelines for best practices in hiring veterans transitioning from military service.
5Reports on the program's progress and effectiveness will be submitted to Congress.

Read the detailed summary

Read full document

Last changed 2 months ago · checked hourly