What does Preamble of Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act of 2025 do?

This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program. The pilot program is intended to employ veterans in certain wildland firefighting activities. The bill was introduced by Mr. Neguse and Mr. Fitzpatrick.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act of 2025.

What does PILOT PROGRAM TO EMPLOY VETERANS IN POSITIONS RELATING TO of Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting activities, coordinated by the Secretaries of Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and the Interior. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs will administer the pilot program, while the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior will identify and, where practicable, employ eligible veterans. Veterans participating in the pilot program will be treated as federal employees. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs will develop best practices guidelines for employing transitioning veterans, incorporating lessons from the Warrior Training Advancement Course. The pilot program may be integrated into the Skillbridge program under title 10, United States Code. Reports are required from the Secretaries to congressional committees, including an initial report within 60 days of enactment, an implementation report within one year of program commencement, and a final report upon program conclusion. The pilot program's authority will terminate two years after its commencement. The term 'wildland firefighting activities' is defined to include positions related to fire management, forestry, aviation, and other supporting roles.

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Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act of 2025

Last updated: 6/6/2025 · Introduced: 5/21/2025

Author: Joe Neguse (D-CO)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting activities, coordinated across the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and the Interior.
Veterans participating in the pilot program will be treated as federal employees and the program may integrate with the Skillbridge program.
The Secretaries of the involved departments must submit reports to Congress detailing the pilot program's implementation and outcomes.

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