Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB1235

Introduced
2/28/23  

Caption

Federal Firefighter Pay Equity Act

Impact

The bill proposes amendments to Title 5 of the United States Code, specifically in the computation of pay and retirement benefits for federal firefighters. It seeks to include all regularly scheduled hours in the computation of retirement benefits, ensuring that firefighters receive annuity figures that accurately reflect their pay, including overtime. By establishing a maximum of 60 hours for a firefighter's work week, it emphasizes the importance of standardizing work conditions while bringing operational practices in line with the realities of firefighting duties.

Summary

House Bill 1235, known as the Federal Firefighter Pay Equity Act, aims to address disparities in pay and retirement benefits for federal firefighters compared to their peers in municipal and other public sectors. The bill was introduced to ensure that federal firefighters receive compensation that reflects their work contributions and enhances their recruitment and retention. The intent is to create a more equitable pay structure, which should help in maintaining a high-quality federal fire service by attracting and retaining the best personnel.

Contention

There are some potential points of contention surrounding the implementation of HB1235. Critics may raise concerns about the financial implications of increasing pay for federal firefighters on the federal budget, as well as the possibility of resistance from other federal agencies regarding the changes to pay structures. Additionally, as with any legislation impacting salary structures and benefits, there may be debate over how these changes are rolled out and how they affect the federal workforce at large, including potential disparities within different service branches.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB759

Federal Firefighters Families First Act

US HB4831

Fair Pay for Federal Firefighters Act

US SB2272

Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2023

US HB1943

Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2025

US HB5169

Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2023

US HB3108

Tim’s Act Tim Hart Wildland Firefighter Classification and Pay Parity Act

US HB2852

Federal Firefighter Cancer Detection and Prevention Act of 2023

US HB1235

Federal Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025This bill establishes the Federal Infrastructure Bank and the Federal Infrastructure Bank Holding Company (FIBHC). The bank shall be a wholly owned subsidiary of the FIBHC.The bank must provide equity investments, direct loans, and loan guarantees for the planning, predevelopment, design, construction, operation, or maintenance of revenue-producing infrastructure projects in the United States with sufficient revenue sources and guarantees to support the interest and principal payments to the bank. At least 10% of the loans, equity investments, and loan guarantees must be for infrastructure projects in rural areas.Entities eligible for loans, equity investments, and loan guarantees include corporations, joint ventures, states, and governmental entities. The bank is prohibited from providing funding for infrastructure projects that are owned, directed, controlled, financed, or influenced by the Chinese government or the Chinese Communist Party.The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall have oversight and supervisory authority over the FIBHC and the bank. The bank must establish an Infrastructure Guarantee Fund to cover loans and loan guarantees in the event of nonpayment by loan recipients.The FIBHC may issue equity securities, make dividend payments on the securities, and issue bonds. The bill provides for a tax credit in an amount equal to 10% of the amount a taxpayer paid to the FIBHC for an equity investment issued within three years of the formation of the FIBHC.

US SB1505

Tim Hart Wildland Firefighter Classification and Pay Parity Act Tim’s Act

US SB2665

Federal Firefighter Cancer Detection and Prevention Act of 2023

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