Wildland Firefighters Congressional Gold Medal Act
January 16, 2025
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Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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The bill initiates the formal process to grant a Congressional Gold Medal to wildland firefighters, which serves as a national recognition of their professional service.
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Wildland firefighters
They are the designated recipients of the proposed Congressional Gold Medal.
Current stage: in_committee.
Floor Vote.
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Key Facts
- The bill proposes the issuance of a Congressional Gold Medal to wildland firefighters.
- The bill has been read twice in the Senate.
- The bill has been referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for further consideration.
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Why It Matters
The bill initiates the formal process to grant a Congressional Gold Medal to wildland firefighters, which serves as a national recognition of their professional service.
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