Recognizing and honoring Smokey Bear's 75 years of service to the United States and commitment to preventing unwanted human-caused wildfires and promoting forest health.

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Bill Number

HRES 775

Introduced

Dec 19, 2019

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

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Topics

Commemorative events and holidays Congressional tributes Fires Forests, forestry, trees Marketing and advertising Public Lands and Natural Resources

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Summary

This resolution recognizes and honors Smokey Bear's 75 years of service to the United States.

The resolution also expresses support for Smokey Bear's commitment to preventing unwanted human-caused wildfires and promoting forest health.

Finally, the resolution encourages the Forest Service, the National Association of State Foresters, and the Ad Council to explore ways Smokey Bear's message can be modernized to reflect current science and differentiate between unwanted human-caused wildfires and beneficial natural and prescribed fires.

Actions

Jan 9, 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
Jan 2, 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Dec 19, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Dec 19, 2019

Introduced in House

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