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HR 3808 102th Congress House Emergency Management Charities Fire fighters Fires Foundations Gifts Monuments and memorials Volunteer workers

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Act

Introduced: November 19, 1991 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 22, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Science.
Nov 19, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.
Nov 19, 1991
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Act - Establishes the National Fallen Firefighters' Foundation.

Declares that the Foundation is: (1) a charitable and nonprofit corporation to be organized under the laws of the State of Maryland; and (2) not an agency or establishment of the United States. Provides that the Foundation is to: (1) primarily encourage, accept, and administer private gifts of property for the benefit of the National Fallen Firefighters' Memorial and its annual memorial service; (2) provide financial assistance to the families of firefighers who die in the line of duty; and (3) assist in the recognition of such firefighters.

Sets forth provisions for establishment and membership of a Board of Directors of the Foundation. Makes the Administator of the U.S. Fire Administration of the Federal Emergency Management Agency an ex officio nonvoting member of the Board, who shall appoint Directors of the Board.

Sets forth rights and obligations of the Foundation, including having its principal offices in the State of Maryland.

Authorizes the Administrator to: (1) provide, and accept reimbursements for, personnel, facilities, and other administrative services to the Foundation; and (2) accept the services of the Foundation, the Board, and the Board's officers and employees as volunteers in performing functions authorized under this Act.

Sets forth requirements relating to audits and annual reports. Provides for relief for certain Foundation acts or failures to act.

Provides that the United States is not liable for any debts, defaults, acts, or omissions of the Foundation.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now November 22, 1991

Referred to the Subcommittee on Science.

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