Wildland Firefighters Congressional Gold Medal Act

A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to wildland firefighters in recognition of their strength, resiliency, sacrifice, and service to protect the forests, grasslands, and communities of the United States, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] Introduced January 16, 2025 Cosponsors 32 (14 D, 17 R, 1 I) Latest action January 16, 2025

Summary

Wildland Firefighters Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to wildland firefighters in recognition of their strength, resiliency, sacrifice, and service to protect the forests, grasslands, and communities of the United States.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jan 16, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S231-232)
  2. Jan 16, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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