A resolution commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Mann Gulch fire by designating August 5, 2024, as "Mann Gulch Memorial Tribute Day".
This resolution designates August 5, 2024, as "Mann Gulch Memorial Tribute Day" to honor the 13 firefighters (12 smokejumpers and 1 fire guard) who died in the 1949 Mann Gulch wildfire in Montana. It specifically commemorates their sacrifice, noting 8 were WWII veterans, and acknowledges the tragedy's role in advancing wildfire safety protocols. The resolution also recognizes planned memorial events in Helena, Montana, at Mann Gulch, and at the 13 firefighters' gravesites across seven states. It expresses appreciation for current wildland firefighters while formally designating the date for national remembrance.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2024
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Aug 2024
House Passage
President
Introduced Aug 1, 2024
Last action Aug 1, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Amendments
1
Aug 1, 2024
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5836; text: CR S5788-5789)
upper
Aug 1, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5836; text: CR S5788-5789)
upper
Aug 1, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jon Tester
DDemocratic
Co
Steve Daines
RRepublican
Co
Thom Tillis
RRepublican
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