Modular Airborne Firefighting System Flexibility Act

Senate Bill 1437 - Modular Airborne Firefighting System Flexibility Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2023-01-11T13:31:04Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1437 Modular Airborne Firefighting System Flexibility Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:31 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1437

Modular Airborne Firefighting System Flexibility Act

This bill authorizes the National Guard to provide assistance to support civilian authority firefighting operations or activities, including aerial firefighting employment of the Modular Airborne Firefighting System.

Such authority is based on a recognition of the basic premises of the National Incident Management System and the National Response Framework that: (1) incidents are typically managed at the local level first; and (2) local jurisdictions retain command, control, and authority over response activities for their jurisdictional areas.

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Current Status of Bill S 1437

Bill S 1437 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 21, 2015. Bill S 1437 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on May 21, 2015. Bill S 1437's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of May 21, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1437

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1437

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Aviation and airports

- Fires

- First responders and emergency personnel

- National Guard and reserves

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1437

Modular Airborne Firefighting System Flexibility Act

A bill to amend title 32, United States Code, to authorize and provide flexibility for the use of the National Guard for support of civilian firefighting activities.

Modular Airborne Firefighting System Flexibility Act