S. 142: Wildland Firefighters Congressional Gold Medal Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-16 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] |
| Policy area | Public Lands and Natural Resources |
| Cosponsors | 20 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-16 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S231-232) |
| Last updated | 2026-07-25 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-16):
Wildland Firefighters Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to wildland firefighters in recognition of their strength, resiliency, sacrifice, and service to protect the forests, grasslands, and communities of the United States.
Cosponsors (20)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Tim Sheehy | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| James E. Risch | R ID (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Tina Smith | D MN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Cynthia M. Lummis | R WY (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Raphael G. Warnock | D GA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Michael F. Bennet | D CO (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Amy Klobuchar | D MN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Mike Crapo | R ID (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Jacky Rosen | D NV 2025-01-23 |
| Angus S. King, Jr. | I ME 2025-01-23 |
| Steve Daines | R MT 2025-09-16 |
| Dan Sullivan | R AK 2025-09-29 |
| Ruben Gallego | D AZ 2025-10-01 |
| Jerry Moran | R KS 2025-10-07 |
| John Hoeven | R ND 2025-11-10 |
| Ben Ray Luján | D NM 2025-11-20 |
| Mark Kelly | D AZ 2025-12-02 |
| Ron Wyden | D OR 2025-12-02 |
| Catherine Cortez Masto | D NV 2025-12-10 |
| John W. Hickenlooper | D CO 2025-12-10 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 142 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 142?
S. 142 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Wildland Firefighters Congressional Gold Medal Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 142 are available on congress.gov.
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