Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2025
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Public Lands and Natural Resources
Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22] (R) — CA
Summary
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.
Legislative subjects
Aviation and airports; Congressional oversight; Emergency planning and evacuation; Fires; Forests, forestry, trees; Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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