HR 12180 · 93th Congress · Emergency Management
Fire Prevention and Control Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics.(1974-01-21)
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Fire Prevention and Control Act - Title I: Fire Research Center - Establishes, within the Department of Commerce, a Fire Research Center which shall perform and support basic and applied research on all aspects of fire with the aim of providing specific and technical knowledge applicable to the prevention and reduction of fires. Enumerates specific areas of inquiry for the Fire Research Center, such inquiry to be conducted directly or through contracts or grants. Authorizes the appropriation of not in excess of $3,500,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975 for the purposes of this title. Repeals Title I of the Fire Research and Safety Act of 1968. Title II: National Bureau of Fire Safety - Establishes, within the Department of Commerce, a National Bureau of Fire Safety, to improve the Nation's efforts in fire prevention and control through public education, advanced technology, training, and improved statistics. Provides that the Director of the National Bureau of Fire Safety shall undertake, in collaboration with existing public and private organizations, a continuing and extensive program of public education in fire prevention and fire safety. Provides that the Director sha…
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