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Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025
7/9/2025, 2:06 AM
Summary of Bill S 160
The bill seeks to address the ongoing issue of wildfires in the United States by allowing the Department of Defense to continue providing resources for firefighting efforts. By reauthorizing the sale of aircraft and parts for wildfire suppression purposes, the government can ensure that firefighting agencies have access to the necessary equipment to effectively combat wildfires and protect communities.
In addition to reauthorizing the sale of aircraft and parts, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to wildfire suppression. These additional measures may include funding for training programs, research initiatives, and other efforts to improve wildfire prevention and response strategies. Overall, Bill 119 s 160 is a crucial piece of legislation that aims to support wildfire suppression efforts in the United States by reauthorizing the sale of aircraft and parts for this specific purpose. By providing firefighting agencies with the resources they need, the government can better protect communities and natural resources from the devastating impacts of wildfires.
Congressional Summary of S 160
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 S 160
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 160
Total Number of Sponsors
17Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
17Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
20Democrat Cosponsors
13Republican Cosponsors
7Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 160
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 160
Comments
@undefined
7 months ago
I'm not too sure about this new bill, but I heard it's about improving aerial firefighting. Will this really make a difference in preventing wildfires? What are the potential impacts on our communities and environment? #SBill160 #AerialFirefightingEnhancementAct2025
