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Gold Medal for Wildland Firefighters
Recent Bills/Gold Medal for Wildland Firefighters

Gold Medal for Wildland Firefighters

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Introduced1 year ago
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S231-232)
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Why This Matters

This bill honors wildland firefighters with a Congressional Gold Medal for their dedication and service in fighting wildfires and protecting communities. It emphasizes the growing wildfire risks and the important role these firefighters play in managing and responding to these emergencies.

If you know a wildland firefighter, this bill recognizes their vital contributions and sacrifices in keeping us safe from wildfires.
Who this affects
Wildland firefighters · Firefighter families · At-risk communities
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to wildland firefighters.
  2. 2It recognizes their bravery and hard work in protecting communities and natural resources.
  3. 3The bill highlights the increasing threat of wildfires and the need for skilled firefighters.
  4. 4It acknowledges the sacrifices and challenges faced by wildland firefighters in their jobs.
  5. 5The bill also notes the international efforts of U.S. firefighters in combating wildfires abroad.
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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.

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IntroducedCurrentJan 3, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S231-232)

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Joe Biden
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