Legislation- HR-2852– To require the Secretary of Defense to provide to firefighters of the Department of Defense medical testing and related services to detect and prevent certain cancers. Introduced by Reps Slotkin (D, MI 7th) and Bacon (R, NE 2nd). Cosponsors 6.

Legislation- HR 1235– To amend Title 5, United States Code, to provide for pay equality and the more accurate computation of retirement benefits for certain firefighters employed by the Federal Government and for other purposes. This legislation reduces the total number of hours of work to no more than 60 per week with no loss in pay. Introduced by Connolly (D, VA-11th). Cosponsors 53.

S-2665 Federal Firefighter Cancer Detection and Prevention Act of 2023. This is the Senate version of HR 2852 in the House. This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide firefighters with medical testing and related services to detect, document, and prevent certain cancers. DOD firefighters may opt out of such testing or services. Introduced by Senator Carper (D Delaware). 1 cosponsor.

Uniform Allowance Increase-Office of Personnel Management. The proposal is $1600 annually, $2400 for new hire initial.

Rewrite of the GS-0081 Classification (firefighter) Standard.

The Legislative Conference will be in D.C. from March 3rd to 6th.  If you plan on attending, make sure you schedule appointments with your Representatives ahead of time.

Monday is the General Session and Tuesday the 5th is Hill/Lobby day.

See the IAFF website for details under “Events”.