Veterans Wildland Firefighter Employment Act
Official: Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act of 2025
This bill establishes a program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting roles, helping them transition to civilian jobs and reduce unemployment.
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.
1. This bill creates a pilot program to hire veterans for wildland firefighting jobs. 2. The program will be managed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and other federal secretaries. 3. It aims to reduce unemployment among veterans by providing them with job opportunities. 4. The bill includes guidelines for best practices in hiring veterans transitioning from military service. 5. Reports on the program's progress and effectiveness will be submitted to Congress.
Veterans seeking employment in wildland firefighting and related federal positions.