United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 716 — FIRE Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Firefighting Investment, Renewal, and Employment Act or the FIRE Act - Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to: (1) authorize appropriations for competitive grants for modifying, upgrading, or constructing non-federal fire stations for FY2012-FY2016; and (2) include the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands within the definition of "state" for purposes of such Act.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.

  2. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E314)

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 716 do?
Firefighting Investment, Renewal, and Employment Act or the FIRE Act - Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to: (1) authorize appropriations for competitive grants for modifying, upgrading, or constructing non-federal fire stations for FY2012-FY2016; and (2) include the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands within the definition of "state" for purposes of such Act.
Who sponsors HR 716?
HR 716 is sponsored by Bob Filner (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 716?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 716?
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