Bills · HR 3614
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3614Crime and Law Enforcement
FIRE Act
INTRO MAY 26· LAST ACTION MAY 26
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18MIN
COSPONSORS
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READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses long-standing concerns about the treatment and compensation of incarcerated individuals who perform dangerous and vital work, particularly in fighting wildfires. Currently, many incarcerated firefighters are paid very low wages, sometimes just dollars a day, and may not be fully covered by standard workplace safety protections, despite the high risks involved. If this bill becomes law, it would ensure they receive fair wages and safer working conditions, potentially reducing injuries and improving their quality of life while incarcerated.
Furthermore, by providing a pathway for expungement and offering reentry support, the bill aims to improve the rehabilitation and successful reintegration of these individuals into society. This could lead to a reduction in repeat offenses and help fill labor gaps in firefighting and other sectors, benefiting communities by creating a more stable workforce and reducing the societal costs associated with recidivism. Without this bill, the current system of low pay and potentially inadequate safety protections for incarcerated firefighters would largely continue.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Extends Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) protections to incarcerated firefighters.
This ensures that incarcerated individuals performing dangerous firefighting work are covered by federal safety standards, promoting safer working conditions and reducing injuries.
PROVISION 02
Applies the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to incarcerated firefighters, requiring minimum wage and limiting deductions.
This would guarantee fair pay for incarcerated individuals engaged in firefighting, addressing the issue of extremely low wages often paid for this hazardous work.
PROVISION 03
Requires federal and state correctional facilities to submit annual reports on workplace safety conditions and potential non-compliance.
This provision increases transparency and accountability regarding the safety of incarcerated firefighters, allowing for oversight and corrective actions.
PROVISION 04
Creates incentives and grants for states to adopt similar protections for incarcerated firefighters (specifics not detailed in excerpt).
This encourages broader adoption of fair labor and safety standards for incarcerated firefighters across states.
PROVISION 05
Provides an opportunity for previously incarcerated firefighters to expunge certain records of disposition after successful completion of probation (specifics not detailed in excerpt).
This offers a path for rehabilitation and improved post-incarceration career opportunities by removing barriers to employment.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 11
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
35
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 36%
DEM 9 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 26
Introduced in House
MAY 26
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3614
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 26, 2025
Last actionMay 26, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 26, 2025
House BillHR 3614Crime and Law Enforcement
FIRE Act
INTRODUCED MAY 26, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 26, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
18 min
COSPONSORS
11
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
