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US SB160

Bill

Status

Passed

6/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tim Sheehy

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Reauthorizes the Department of Defense's authority to sell surplus aircraft and parts to entities providing wildfire suppression services, with the authorization period running from the date of enactment through October 1, 2035

  • Expands permitted aircraft capabilities to include dropping water in addition to fire retardant for wildfire suppression purposes

  • Restricts aircraft sold under this authority to be used exclusively for providing aircraft services for wildfire suppression purposes

  • Amends the Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act of 1996 (Public Law 104–307) to implement these modifications

Legislative Description

Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Became Public Law No: 119-18.

6/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Armed Services1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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