Bill · S. 142· Senate(119-S-142)

Wildland Firefighters Congressional Gold Medal Act

Age: 74 years

Wyoming

Introduced: 1/16/2025
Last activity: 1/16/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S231-232)
Sponsored by: John Barrasso
Cosponsors: - 17 - 14

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Wildland Firefighters Congressional Gold Medal Act seeks to award a Congressional Gold Medal to wildland firefighters. This recognition honors their strength, resiliency, sacrifice, and service in protecting United States forests, grasslands, and communities. The bill directs the Secretary of the Treasury to strike a single gold medal in consultation with the National Interagency Fire Center. Following the presentation, the gold medal is to be given to the National Interagency Fire Center for display and research. Additionally, the Secretary is authorized to strike and sell bronze duplicates of the medal.

Yes· 3 of 8

Would union members be better off under this?+2
The bill honors the professional service and high-risk labor performed by thousands of wildland firefighters.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2
The bill recognizes the essential role of firefighters in protecting rural communities and their lands from wildfires.
Would business owners be better off under this?+1
The bill recognizes the importance of protecting private lands from wildfire destruction.