S 2638 · 93th Congress · Emergency Management

Fire Safety and Education Act

Introduced 1973-10-30· Sponsored by Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.(1973-10-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Fire Safety and Education Act - Declares the findings of Congress and states the purposes of this Act, including: (1) to protect the public against unreasonable risks of death, injury, and property loss associated with fire accidents; and (2) to provide training and education beyond the basic training received by firefighters, including public awareness efforts. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to develop: (1) a comprehensive national fire research and development program to determine the causes of fires, frequency of occurrence, and other pertinent factors, and develop more effective measures of protection against the hazards of death, injury, and damage to property resulting from fire; (2) educational and training programs in fire safety; and (3) a comprehensive fire data and information program. Directs the Secretary to coordinate and review existing and future Federal interagency research and development programs, fire data programs, and fire training and education programs. Provides that the Secretary shall appoint a Fire Safety Advisory Council, to be composed of fifteen members, which he may consult before taking any action under this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated s…

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1 Democrat