HR 3971107th CongressSigned into LawHouse

To provide for an independent investigation of Forest Service firefighter deaths that are caused by wildfire entrapment or burnover.

Policy Area: Emergency Management

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House

Last Updated

Apr 7, 2025

Latest Action Date

Jul 24, 2002

Primary Sponsor

Sponsor

Bill Sponsor

Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4]

RWA

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Legislative Timeline

Signed into Law

2002-03-14Referred to Committee

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

2002-03-14Introduced

Introduced in House

2002-03-19Referred to Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.

2002-06-24Floor

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

2002-06-24Floor

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 0 (Roll no. 251). (text: CR H3832)

2002-06-24Passed House

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 0 (Roll no. 251).(text: CR H3832)

2002-06-24Floor

Considered as unfinished business.

2002-06-24Floor

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

2002-06-24Floor

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3971.

2002-06-24Floor

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3832-3833, H3838-3839)

2002-06-24Floor

Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

2002-06-25Calendars

Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

2002-06-26Calendars

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 446.

2002-07-08Floor

Star Print ordered on the measure.

2002-07-10Passed Senate

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6592-6593)

2002-07-10Passed Senate

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6592-6593)

2002-07-11Floor

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

2002-07-12Sent to President

Presented to President.

2002-07-24Signed into Law

Became Public Law No: 107-203.

2002-07-24Signed by President

Signed by President.

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Became Public Law No: 107-203.

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