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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Apr 20, 1993
Arson Prevention Act of 1993 - Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to direct the Administrator of the United States Fire Administration, through the Office of Fire Prevention and Arson Control, to carry out a demonstration program to provide two-year grants to States for programs relating to arson research, prevention, and control. Sets forth State funding requirements and provides for additional renewal periods for such grants. Authorizes appropriations, including appropriations for the expansion of arson investigator training programs at the National Fire Academy and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center or through regional delivery sites.
People & committees
Sen. Bryan, Richard H. [D-NV] · D–NV
Legislative record
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See also H.R. 1727.
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6295)
Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 331. (consideration: CR S16986)
Senate passed companion measure H.R. 1727 in lieu of this measure by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S16986)
Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 1727 as an amendment. (consideration: CR S16986)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 331.
Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Hollings without amendment. With written report No. 103-204.
Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Hollings without amendment. With written report No. 103-204.
Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4686-4687)
Introduced in Senate
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