H.Res. 775 · 116th Congress
Recognizing and honoring Smokey Bear's 75 years of service to the United States and commitment to preventing unwanted human-caused wildfires and promoting forest health.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Betty McCollum
- Introduced
- 2019-12-19
- Latest action
- 2020-01-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
Summary
This resolution recognizes and honors Smokey Bear's 75 years of service to the United States.
The resolution also expresses support for Smokey Bear's commitment to preventing unwanted human-caused wildfires and promoting forest health.
Finally, the resolution encourages the Forest Service, the National Association of State Foresters, and the Ad Council to explore ways Smokey Bear's message can be modernized to reflect current science and differentiate between unwanted human-caused wildfires and beneficial natural and prescribed fires.