H.R. 836 · 119th Congress

Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2025

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Introduced: 1/31/2025

Current status: In committee

Introduced by: David G. Valadao (R · CA-22)

Bill ID: 119hr836

Latest official action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.

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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.

Source: BILLSUM · Summary date: 1/31/2025

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Last updated: 1/31/2025Source: BILLSUMBill: 119hr836Learn more →