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Congressional Gold Medal for Wildland Firefighters: Recognizing Sacrifice and Service

This act awards a Congressional Gold Medal to wildland firefighters, recognizing their bravery, sacrifice, and service in protecting forests, grasslands, and communities. It aims to honor their hard work and the risks they undertake, potentially increasing public awareness of their vital role in national safety.
Key points
Establishes a Congressional Gold Medal for all wildland firefighters, past, present, and future, in recognition of their service.
The medal will be housed at the National Interagency Fire Center and made available for research, potentially increasing the visibility of their work.
Authorizes the sale of bronze duplicates of the medal, which may help cover costs and spread the symbol of recognition.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_142
Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
Process start date: 2025-01-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Wildland Firefighters Congressional Gold Medal Act

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What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_142.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes a Congressional Gold Medal for all wildland firefighters, past, present, and future, in recognition of their service.
  • The medal will be housed at the National Interagency Fire Center and made available for research, potentially increasing the visibility of their work.
  • Authorizes the sale of bronze duplicates of the medal, which may help cover costs and spread the symbol of recognition.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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