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H.R. 2448 (102nd)

Benjamin Franklin National Memorial Commemorative Medal and Fire Service Bill of Rights Act

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

23 May 1991

Last action

12 October 1992 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 102-406.

Sponsors

Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7], Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2], Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20], Rep. Wylie, Chalmers P. [R-OH-15], Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Valentine, Tim [D-NC-2], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4], Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE], Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Erdreich, Ben [D-AL-6], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Grandy, Fred [R-IA-6], Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14], Rep. Hochbrueckner, George J. [D-NY-1], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Jenkins, Edgar L. [D-GA-9], Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Kopetski, Mike [D-OR-5], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Lancaster, H. Martin [D-NC-3], Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4], Rep. Long, Jill L. [D-IN-4], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Molinari, Susan [R-NY-13], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Paxon, Bill [R-NY-27], Rep. Payne, Lewis F., Jr. [D-VA-5], Rep. Perkins, Carl C. [D-KY-7], Rep. Quillen, James H. (Jimmy) [R-TN-1], Rep. Ramstad, Jim [R-MN-3], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25], Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12], Rep. Bilbray, James H. [D-NV-1], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Harris, Claude [D-AL-7]

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7 February 2024

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 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue: (1) five dollar gold coins emblematic of Benjamin Franklin's contributions to the advancement of science; (2) one dollar silver coins emblematic of Benjamin Franklin's contributions to the American Fire Service. Sets forth sale and issuance guidelines, including a general waiver of procurement regulations and surcharge distributions. Title II: Fire Service Bill of Rights - Fire Service Bill of Rights Act - Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to set forth a fire service bill of rights, including the right of responding fire services to: (1) know the kind of danger presented by hazardous materials they face in emergency responses; and (2) be fully informed of infectious diseases their members face during the course of life safety activities. Declares that the bill of rights does not create any private right of action.

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Timeline

  1. 23 May 1991

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 May 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 May 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 5 June 1991

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Science.

    Source: Committee

  5. 17 June 1991

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.

    Source: Committee

  6. 17 July 1991

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 9 June 1992

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 9 June 1992

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  9. 18 June 1992

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 18 June 1992

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  11. 3 October 1992

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  12. 3 October 1992

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  13. 3 October 1992

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  14. 3 October 1992

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  15. 3 October 1992

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

    Source: Floor

  16. 3 October 1992

    Floor

    Mr. Torres moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  17. 3 October 1992

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  18. 5 October 1992

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

    Source: IntroReferral

  19. 7 October 1992

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  20. 7 October 1992

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  21. 9 October 1992

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  22. 9 October 1992

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  23. 9 October 1992

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  24. 12 October 1992

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 102-406.

    Source: President

  25. 12 October 1992

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  26. 12 October 1992

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

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  • Introduced in House

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