S. 142 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Jan 16, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryAwards Congressional Gold Medal to wildland firefighters
This bill would award a Congressional Gold Medal to wildland firefighters. The medal honors their strength, resiliency, sacrifice, and service in protecting the nation's forests, grasslands, and communities from wildfires.
How it affects you
This is a ceremonial honor with no direct effect on everyday life. It recognizes the contribution of wildland firefighters as a group, but doesn't change laws, funding, or services for the public.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Jan 16, 2025)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS. 142
A BILL
Wildland Firefighters Congressional Gold Medal Act
Sponsor: Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) · Introduced Jan 16, 2025 · Public Lands and Natural Resources · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jan 16, 2025: “Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S231-232)”