House
Feb 6, 2025

Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2025

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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.

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Bill Progress

Passed House, sent to Senate

Introduced(1/31/25)
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
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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

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