Recognizing and honoring Smokey Bear's 75 years of service to the United States and commitment to preventing unwanted human-caused wildfires and promoting forest health.

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

This resolution recognizes and honors Smokey Bear's 75 years of service to the United States.

The resolution also expresses support for Smokey Bear's commitment to preventing unwanted human-caused wildfires and promoting forest health.

Finally, the resolution encourages the Forest Service, the National Association of State Foresters, and the Ad Council to explore ways Smokey Bear's message can be modernized to reflect current science and differentiate between unwanted human-caused wildfires and beneficial natural and prescribed fires.

Congress
116

Number
HRES - 775

Introduced on
2019-12-19

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/19/2019

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution recognizes and honors Smokey Bear's 75 years of service to the United States.

The resolution also expresses support for Smokey Bear's commitment to preventing unwanted human-caused wildfires and promoting forest health.

Finally, the resolution encourages the Forest Service, the National Association of State Foresters, and the Ad Council to explore ways Smokey Bear's message can be modernized to reflect current science and differentiate between unwanted human-caused wildfires and beneficial natural and prescribed fires.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedRecognizing and honoring Smokey Bear's 75 years of service to the United States and commitment to preventing unwanted human-caused wildfires and promoting forest health.

Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Fires
Forests, forestry, trees
Marketing and advertising

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary8/12/2020

This resolution recognizes and honors Smokey Bear's 75 years of service to the United States.

The resolution also expresses support for Smokey Bear's commitment to preventing unwanted human-caused wildfires and promoting forest health.


Latest Action1/9/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.