SRES 798 United States Senate · 118th Congress

A resolution commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Mann Gulch fire by designating August 5, 2024, as "Mann Gulch Memorial Tribute Day".

This resolution designates August 5, 2024, as "Mann Gulch Memorial Tribute Day" to honor the 13 firefighters (12 smokejumpers and 1 fire guard) who died in the 1949 Mann Gulch wildfire in Montana. It specifically commemorates their sacrifice, noting 8 were WWII veterans, and acknowledges the tragedy's role in advancing wildfire safety protocols. The resolution also recognizes planned memorial events in Helena, Montana, at Mann Gulch, and at the 13 firefighters' gravesites across seven states. It expresses appreciation for current wildland firefighters while formally designating the date for national remembrance.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
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Aug 2024
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Aug 2024
House Passage
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Introduced Aug 1, 2024 Last action Aug 1, 2024
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Aug 1, 2024
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5836; text: CR S5788-5789)
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Aug 1, 2024
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5836; text: CR S5788-5789)
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Aug 1, 2024
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