Wildland Firefighters Congressional Gold Medal Act

This section formally designates the short title of the Act as the "Wildland Firefighters Congressional Gold Medal Act." This title provides a concise and easily recognizable name for the legislation, which will be used for referencing and discussing the bill.

This section details 18 specific findings by Congress that establish the rationale for awarding the Congressional Gold Medal. These findings highlight the increasing intensity and severity of wildland fires, the dangerous and demanding nature of wildland firefighters' work, their roles in forest management and international assistance, and the significant sacrifices made, including lives lost. It underscores the importance of their service and the need for recognition.

This section authorizes the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to present a single gold medal, on behalf of Congress, to wildland firefighters collectively. It mandates the Secretary of the Treasury to design and strike the medal in consultation with the National Interagency Fire Center. Following its presentation, the medal will be permanently housed at the National Interagency Fire Center for display and research, with a congressional recommendation for its display at relevant wildland firefighter locations.

These sections authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to produce and sell bronze duplicates of the gold medal to the public at a price sufficient to cover production costs. They also classify all medals struck under this Act as national medals and numismatic items under federal law. The United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund is authorized to cover the initial costs of striking the medals, with proceeds from the sale of bronze duplicates being deposited back into this fund.