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Modular Airborne Firefighting System Flexibility Act
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
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
5Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1437
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential 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
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1437
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