Benjamin Franklin Memorial Fire Service Bill of Rights Act

Summary

Benjamin Franklin Memorial Fire Service Bill of Rights Act - Title I: Minting of Benjamin Franklin National Memorial Commemorative Coin - Benjamin Franklin National Memorial Commemorative Coin Act - Provides for the sale of Benjamin Franklin commemorative coins at a surcharge of which 25 percent shall be paid to the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial and the remainder be distributed in specified percentages to the National Fire Center and Museum Account, the National Hero Scholarship Account, the Firefighter Tuition Assistance Account, the Hazardous Materials Response Computer Account, the Research and Education Account, and the Burn Research Grant Account of the Firefighter Assistance Trust Fund (Fund). Prohibits the issuance of such coins from resulting in any net cost to the Federal government. Title II: Fire Service Bill of Rights - Fire Service Bill of Rights Act - Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to establish a fire service bill of rights. Establishes the National Fire Center and Museum in the District of Columbia to provide information about the fire service and safety to the public and fire services. Establishes a National Hero Scholarship to fund the higher education of a child, spouse, or dependent parent of a deceased firefighter. Establishes a scholarship providing tuition assistance to firefighters for higher education in fire safety or protection. Authorizes the Administrator of the United States Fire Administration to use amounts in the Research and Education Account of the Fund to fund other specified programs under the Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 and the provision of information concerning surplus Federal property and infectious diseases pursuant to this Act. Establishes the Firefighter Assistance Trust Fund. Places the National Academy for Fire Prevention and Control within the United States Fire Administration. Directs the Administrator to provide States with funds from the Hazardous Materials Response Computer Account of the fund for distribution to local fire services that wish to purchase computer equipment. Directs the Administrator to make a grant from the Burn Research Grant Account of the Fund to one national firefighter's burn foundation dedicated to reducing burn injuries. Requires the Administrator to prepare and make available to fire services, upon request, a manual describing Federal procedures for disposing of surplus property and highlighting how fire services could obtain such property. Directs the Administrator to distribute to such marshals information on the infectious diseases to which firefighters are particularly vulnerable. Permits the Administrator, in certain circumstances, to award to a domestic firm a contract that, under the use of competitive procedures, would be awarded to a foreign firm.

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Timeline

1. 22 February 1990

   Committee

   For Previous Action See H.R.3587.

   Source: Committee

2. 22 February 1990

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Banking, Finance + Urban Affrs.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 22 February 1990

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 22 February 1990

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 1 March 1990

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.

   Source: Committee

6. 14 March 1990

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported.

   Source: Committee

7. 14 March 1990

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

8. 24 April 1990

   Reported

   Reported by the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. H. Rept. 101-459, Part I.

   Source: Committee

9. 24 April 1990

   Reported

   Reported by the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. H. Rept. 101-459, Part I.

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• Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Annunzio, Frank [D-IL-11] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Anthony, Beryl, Jr. [D-AR-4] · D · Sponsor
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• Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6] · R · Sponsor
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• Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23] · D · Sponsor
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