Bill · H.R. 759· House(119-HR-759)

Federal Firefighters Families First Act

Age: 76 years

Virginia

Introduced: 1/28/2025
Last activity: 11/20/2025 — 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.
Sponsored by: Gerald Connolly
Cosponsors: - 65 - 12

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced

What this bill would do

The Federal Firefighters Families First Act aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code. The bill focuses on providing pay equality for Federal firefighters compared to other Federal and public sector employees. It seeks to improve the recruitment and retention of these essential workers. Additionally, the act intends to establish a regular workweek for Federal firefighters. Finally, it changes how retirement benefits are computed by including regularly reoccurring scheduled hours.

Yes· 3 of 4

Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The bill increases future retirement annuity calculations for firefighters by including regularly reoccurring scheduled hours.
Would retired people be better off under this?+5
The act improves the computation of retirement benefits for firefighters by including specific overtime hours in their average pay calculation.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+3
The bill provides pay equality and improved retirement benefits for federal firefighters.