Pay parity for Federal structural firefighters

(a) Definition In this section, the term Federal structural firefighter — (1) has the meaning given the term firefighter in section 8401 of title 5, United States Code; and (2) does not include a Federal wildland firefighter. (b) Requirements (1) In general Beginning on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, any pay, benefits, and bonuses provided to any Federal structural firefighter shall be comparable with the pay, benefits, and bonuses provided to Federal wildland firefighters under this Act and the amendments made by this Act. (2) Report Not later than 1 year after the date on which special base rates of pay are established under section 5332a of title 5, United States Code, as added by section 2 of this Act, the Director shall submit to Congress a report on whether pay for such Federal structural firefighters is competitive with that for Federal wildland firefighters.