Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025

3/12/2025, 8:06 AM
Congress
119

Number
HR - 956

Introduced on
2025-02-04

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/4/2025

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
Bill 119 hr 956, also known as the Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act, aims to amend a previous act from 1996 in order to reauthorize the sale of aircraft and parts by the Department of Defense for the purpose of wildfire suppression. This bill is designed to provide the necessary resources for combating wildfires across the country.

The main goal of this legislation is to ensure that the Department of Defense can continue to sell aircraft and parts to agencies involved in wildfire suppression efforts. By reauthorizing this sale, the bill aims to support the efforts of these agencies in effectively combating wildfires and protecting communities from the devastating effects of these natural disasters.

In addition to reauthorizing the sale of aircraft and parts for wildfire suppression purposes, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to wildfire management. These provisions may include funding for research and development of new technologies for wildfire prevention and response, as well as support for training programs for firefighters and other personnel involved in wildfire suppression efforts. Overall, Bill 119 hr 956 is an important piece of legislation that seeks to provide the necessary resources and support for agencies involved in wildfire suppression. By reauthorizing the sale of aircraft and parts for this purpose, the bill aims to enhance the capabilities of these agencies in effectively responding to wildfires and protecting communities from the devastating impacts of these natural disasters.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act of 1996 to reauthorize the sale by the Department of Defense of aircraft and parts for wildfire suppression purposes, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action3/7/2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.