House
Feb 6, 2025Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2025
Summary
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Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2025 This bill requires the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior to (1) jointly evaluate the container aerial firefighting system to assess its use to mitigate and suppress wildfires, and (2) report on the results of the evaluation to Congress. The system allows for the use of airdrop-capable disposable containers of water or fire retardant in order to increase the number of airlift assets available for wildfire emergencies.
Bill Progress
Passed House, sent to Senate
Introduced(1/31/25)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
DV
Mr. Valadao
House (R) California – 22
Cosponsors (5)
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Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Feb 6, 2025
View Bill on Congress.gov