Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 2272

119th Congress

Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 14, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Kyrsten Sinema

I - AZ

Cosponsors

7

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

This bill would establish a specialized pay system for federal wildland firefighters, providing them with increased pay and paid rest and recuperation leave when responding to prolonged fire incidents.

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 205.

Introduced7/14/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

ChamberSenate

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Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2025

This bill would establish a specialized pay system for federal wildland firefighters, providing them with increased pay and paid rest and recuperation leave when responding to prolonged fire incidents.

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This bill would establish a specialized pay system for federal wildland firefighters, providing them with increased pay and paid rest and recuperation leave when responding to prolonged fire incidents.

Bill Number: 2272
Introduced: 7/14/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics

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Fact Sheet

Title: Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2025
Bill Number: 2272
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Introduced: 7/14/2025
Summary: This bill would establish a specialized pay system for federal wildland firefighters, providing them with increased pay and paid rest and recuperation leave when responding to prolonged fire incidents.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would establish a specialized pay system for federal wildland firefighters, providing them with increased pay and paid rest and recuperation leave when responding to prolonged fire incidents.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2023 This bill establishes specialized pay for federal wildland firefighters. Specifically, the bill provides for a specialized pay schedule for wildland firefighters in the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior. The specialized pay schedule is based on the General Schedule, increased by a specified percentage depending on the position grade (the higher the grade, the lower the percentage adjustment). The bill also provides for specialized premium pay for wildland firefighters who respond to certain prolonged fire incidents (i.e., those that are not contained within 36 hours). It also provides for paid rest and recuperation leave in conjunction with such responses.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes a specialized pay schedule for wildland firefighters in the Forest Service and Department of the Interior, with higher percentages for lower-graded positions.
Provides for specialized premium pay for wildland firefighters responding to prolonged fire incidents (over 36 hours).
Includes paid rest and recuperation leave for wildland firefighters responding to prolonged fire incidents.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would positively impact federal wildland firefighters by ensuring they are adequately compensated for their dangerous and demanding work, especially during extended fire response efforts. This could help with recruitment and retention in these critical public service roles.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Related Subjects

Congressional oversight

Employee leave

Fires

First responders and emergency personnel

Forests, forestry, trees

Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Government information and archives

Wages and earnings

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2272, 119th Congress (2025). "Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2272

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