Bill · S. 5439· Senate(119-S-5439)
A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to improve safety standards for wildland firefighters.
- Introduced
- 9/17/2026
- Last activity
- 9/17/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored by
- Adam Schiff
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to improve safety standards for wildland firefighters. Within one year of enactment, a strategy must be developed to make appropriate respiratory personal protective equipment commercially available for firefighters and supporting staff when smoke exposure surpasses certain limits. The legislation also requires the determination of appropriate respiratory personal protective equipment for these settings. Additionally, a task force must be convened to develop an interim standard for smoke exposure and review safety standards. Finally, the bill requires the incorporation of standard NFPA 1984 into these standards as necessary.
Yes
Would union members be better off under this?+5
The bill improves safety standards and respiratory equipment availability for wildland firefighters, benefiting unionized public sector and contract workers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 1(b)(1)(A): This provision requires the development of a strategy to make appropriate respiratory personal protective equipment commercially available for wildland firefighters and supporting staff when smoke exposure passes established limits. This is a positive step to help protect the health of those fighting fires.
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Section 1(b)(2)(A): This section calls for a task force to develop an interim smoke exposure standard and review personal protective equipment and other safety standards. This benefits workers by working toward proper exposure limits for wildfire smoke.
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Section 1(b)(2)(B): This provision incorporates the most recent edition of standard NFPA 1984 into safety standards as necessary. This helps ensure that wildland firefighters and supporting staff have proper safety and personal protection.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based on the explicit text of the provided bill, there are no sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Union Workers+5
- 9/17/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Introduced in Senate