Wildland Firefighters Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill, S 4687, authorizes a single Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded collectively to wildland firefighters for their service in protecting U.S. forests, grasslands, and communities from wildfires. The medal, designed by the Secretary of the Treasury in consultation with the National Interagency Fire Center, will be presented by congressional leaders and displayed permanently at the National Interagency Fire Center for public access and research. The bill also permits the sale of bronze duplicates at cost to the public, with proceeds covering production expenses. This commemorative measure recognizes the collective sacrifice and dedication of wildland firefighters without altering their duties or benefits.
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Introduced Jul 11, 2024
Last action Jul 11, 2024
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Jul 11, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Jul 11, 2024
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1 primary · 16 co-sponsors
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John Barrasso
RRepublican
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Amy Klobuchar
DDemocratic
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Angus S. King, Jr.
IIndependent
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Cynthia M. Lummis
RRepublican
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Dan Sullivan
RRepublican
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Jacky Rosen
DDemocratic
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James E. Risch
RRepublican
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John Cornyn
RRepublican
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John Hoeven
RRepublican
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John W. Hickenlooper
DDemocratic
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Martin Heinrich
DDemocratic
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