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S. 1933 (101st)

Benjamin Franklin Memorial Fire Service Bill of Rights Act

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Introduced

20 November 1989

Last action

27 October 1990 · Floor

Status

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Sponsors

Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN], Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Bryan, Richard H. [D-NV], Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN], Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Robb, Charles S. [D-VA], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Warner, John [R-VA], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Sanford, Terry [D-NC], Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE], Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI], Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID], Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC]

Subjects

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Source updated

14 January 2025

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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's Tuition Assistance Account, the Hazardous Materials Response Computer Account, the In Search of Excellence 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. Funds such museum exclusively through the Fund. Establishes a National Hero Scholarship to fund the higher education of the children or spouse 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 In Search of Excellence Research and Education Account of the Fund to fund other specified programs under the Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974. Establishes the Firefighters Assistance Trust Fund. Places the National Academy for Fire Prevention and Control within the United States Fire Administration. Directs the Administrator to use funds from the Hazardous Materials Response Computer Account of the fund to procure computer equipment for fire services that want such 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 State fire marshals, 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.

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Timeline

  1. 20 November 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 November 1989

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 July 1990

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Consumer. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-1101.

    Source: Committee

  4. 31 July 1990

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 30 August 1990

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 795.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 30 August 1990

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Hollings under the authority of the order of Aug 2, 90 with amendments. With written report No. 101-441.

    Source: Committee

  7. 30 August 1990

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Hollings under the authority of the order of Aug 2, 90 with amendments. With written report No. 101-441.

    Source: Committee

  8. 26 October 1990

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

  9. 26 October 1990

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  10. 27 October 1990

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  11. 27 October 1990

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  12. 27 October 1990

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

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  • Passed Senate amended

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