HR 11989 · 93th Congress · Emergency Management
Fire Prevention and Control Act
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House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Measure laid on table in House, S. 1769 passed in lieu.(1974-04-29)
Recorded Votes
PassedHouse · 1974-04-29
Yea 352Nay 12
PassedHouse · 1974-04-29
Yea 352Nay 12
Plain Language Summary
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Fire Prevention and Control Act - Title I: Establishes within the Department of Commerce a National Bureau of Fire Safety headed by a Director appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Declares the function of the Bureau to be to improve the nation's efforts in fire prevention and control through public education, advanced technology, training and education, improved statistics, and other relevant efforts. Requires the Director to undertake programs in public education for the further development of fire technology. States that the Director shall operate directly or through contracts an integrated, comprehensive national fire data program based on the collection, analysis, publication, and dissemination of fire information related to the prevention, occurrence, control, and results of fires of all types. Establishes, within the Department of Commerce, as part of the Bureau, a United States Fire Academy which shall have the mission of advancing the professional development of fire service personnel, civil defense personnel, and related fire safety personnel. States that the Academy shall be headed by a Superintendant. Sets forth the duties of the …
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Cosponsors (20)
10 Democrats10 Republicans