To provide for an independent investigation of Forest Service firefighter deaths that are caused by wildfire entrapment or burnover.
Committees
House Agriculture
Bill Summary
Requires the Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture to investigate (independent of any Forest Service investigation) and report to Congress and the Secretary of Agriculture on each fatality of a Forest Service officer or employee that occurs due to wildfire entrapment or burnover.
To provide for an independent investigation of Forest Service firefighter deaths that are caused by wildfire entrapment or burnover.
Requires the Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture to investigate (independent of any Forest Service investigation) and report to Congress and the Secretary of Agriculture on each fatality of a Forest Service officer or employee that occurs due to wildfire entrapment or burnover.