119th Congress · introduced in the House · Sep 30, 2025
Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act
Official title from Congress.gov
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
View on Congress.govPolicy area: Economics and Public Finance
Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Sep 30, 2025)
Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act
This bill provides continuing FY2026 appropriations to pay federal firefighters if a government shutdown is in effect. It also prohibits the firefighters from being subject to a reduction in force (RIF) during a government shutdown.
Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY2026 appropriations to provide pay and allowances to federal firefighters during any period in which interim or full-year appropriations for FY2026 are not in effect (i.e., a government shutdown). The bill provides the appropriations until the earlier of (1) the enactment of specified appropriations legislation, or (2) January 1, 2027.
The bill also prohibits federal firefighters from being removed from the civil service due to a RIF during a government shutdown.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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 Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Actions from Congress.gov, newest first.
LD-2 reports whose issue descriptions explicitly cite this bill (bill type and number validated against Congress.gov records). A citation does not establish the client's position or any contact with a member.
Loading lobbying reportsCoverage: reports for 2025 onward, posted Jan 1, 2025 through Oct 23, 2026.
12 citations.
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS · lobbying firm or registrant: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$204,309
Spent on own lobbying
…mmerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 7147, Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 5619, Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act S. 3168, Shutdown Fairness Act of 2025 S. 4632/H.R. 5870, Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026 Issues related…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS · lobbying firm or registrant: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$204,309
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 911, Patriot Day Act H.R. 1443/S. 1247, Public Safety Officers Free Speech Act H.R. 2766/S. 2014, Special District Fairness and Accessibility Act H.R. 5619, Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act H.R. 7137/S. 3012, Shutdown Fairness Act Issues related to executive orders impacting federal labor unions Issues…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$310,000
Spent on own lobbying
…5405, Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2025 H.R. 5438, Incentivize Savings Act H.R. 5542, End Government Shutdowns Act H.R. 5552, Eliminate Shutdowns Act H.R. 5619, Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act H.R. 5628, Pay Workers What Theyve Earned Act H.R. 5801, Shutdown Fairness Act S. 3012, Shutdown Fairness Act H.R.…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$340,000
Spent on own lobbying
…, 2026 S. 2882, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026 H.R. 5542, End Government Shutdowns Act H.R. 5552, Eliminate Shutdowns Act H.R. 5619, Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act H.R. 5628, Pay Workers What Theyve Earned Act H.R. 5801, Shutdown Fairness Act S. 3012, Shutdown Fairness Act H.R.…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS · lobbying firm or registrant: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$196,000
Spent on own lobbying
…mmerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 7147, Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 5619, Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act S. 3168, Shutdown Fairness Act of 2025 S. 4632/H.R. 5870, Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026 Issues related…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS · lobbying firm or registrant: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$196,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 911, Patriot Day Act H.R. 1443/S. 1247, Public Safety Officers Free Speech Act H.R. 2766/S. 2014, Special District Fairness and Accessibility Act H.R. 5619, Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act H.R. 7137/S. 3012, Shutdown Fairness Act Issues related to executive orders impacting federal labor unions Issues…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS · lobbying firm or registrant: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$164,993
Spent on own lobbying
…S. 1077, District of Columbia Local Funds Act, 2025 S. 3168, Shutdown Fairness Act of 2025 H.R. 4213, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 5619, Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act Issues related to the President's FY27 Budget Issues related to funding for the AFG/SAFER, USAR, and USFA Programs…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS · lobbying firm or registrant: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$164,993
Spent on own lobbying
…37, Honoring our Fallen Heroes Act H.R. 1443/S. 1247, Public Safety Officers Free Speech Act H.R. 2766/S. 2014, Special District Fairness and Accessibility Act H.R. 5619, Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act H.R. 7137/S. 3012, Shutdown Fairness Act Issues related to executive orders impacting federal labor unions Issues…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 13, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$310,000
Spent on own lobbying
…, 2026 S. 2882, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026 H.R. 5542, End Government Shutdowns Act H.R. 5552, Eliminate Shutdowns Act H.R. 5619, Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act H.R. 5628, Pay Workers What Theyve Earned Act H.R. 5801, Shutdown Fairness Act S. 3012, Shutdown Fairness Act H.R.…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$350,000
Spent on own lobbying
…, 2026 S. 2882, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026 H.R. 5542, End Government Shutdowns Act H.R. 5552, Eliminate Shutdowns Act H.R. 5619, Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act H.R. 5628, Pay Workers What Theyve Earned Act H.R. 5801, Shutdown Fairness Act S. 3001, Shutdown Fairness Act S. 3…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS · lobbying firm or registrant: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$184,304
Spent on own lobbying
…S. 1077, District of Columbia Local Funds Act, 2025 S. 3168, Shutdown Fairness Act of 2025 H.R. 4213, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 5619, Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act Issues related to the President's FY27 Budget Issues related to funding for the AFG/SAFER, USAR, and USFA Programs…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 20, 2025 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$300,000
Spent on own lobbying
…, 2026 S. 2882, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026 H.R. 5542, End Government Shutdowns Act H.R. 5552, Eliminate Shutdowns Act H.R. 5619, Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act H.R. 5628, Pay Workers What Theyve Earned Act S. Con. Res. 22, A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressi…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing