H.R. 3560 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned, May 21, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryCreates veteran wildland firefighter job program
This bill directs three federal agencies—Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Interior—to work together and set up a two-year pilot program that would employ veterans in wildland firefighting. It's a test run to see how well veterans can fill these firefighting roles.
How it affects you
If you're a veteran looking for work, this program could open a door to wildland firefighting jobs during the two-year pilot period. It could also help communities and public lands get firefighting support while creating employment for people with military experience.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, May 21, 2025)
Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act of 2025
This 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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 3560
A BILL
Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO-2) · Introduced May 21, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 6, 2025: “Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.”