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Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025
4/3/2025, 1:58 PM
Summary of Bill HR 956
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 956
Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025
This bill reauthorizes the Department of Defense to sell its excess aircraft and aircraft parts that are acceptable for commercial sale for wildfire suppression purposes. Such authority begins October 1, 2025, and ends October 1, 2035.
The bill also provides that such aircraft may be used to deliver water by air in order to suppress wildfire (the previous authority only provided for the delivery of fire retardant).
The bill removes the previous limitation on providing international wildfire suppression assistance with such purchased aircraft.
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Current Status of Bill HR 956
Bill HR 956 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 4, 2025. Bill HR 956 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 4, 2025. Bill HR 956's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture. as of March 7, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 956
Total Number of Sponsors
13Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
13Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
58Democrat Cosponsors
28Republican Cosponsors
30Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 956
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Aviation and airports
- Fires
- Forests, forestry, trees
- Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 956
To 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.
To 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.
Comments

Archie Gray
542
9 months ago
This bill sucks big time.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 956
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