HB435Introduced in the House
Direct Hire To Fight Fires
Introduced by Darrell Issa, District CA-48
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide direct hire authority to appoint individuals to Federal wildland firefighting and firefighting support positions in the Forest Service or the Department of the Interior, and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-432, Part I.
January 8, 2026
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Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Agriculture, 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-432, Part I.
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