SB160Introduced in the Senate
Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025
Introduced by Tim Sheehy, District MT
What does this bill do?
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Official description
A bill to amend the Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act of 1996 to reauthorize the sale by the Department of Defense of aircraft and parts for wildfire suppression purposes, and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Became Public Law No: 119-18.
June 12, 2025
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Bill history
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2480)
S.Amdt.2223 Amendment SA 2223 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
S.Amdt.2223 Amendment SA 2223 proposed by Senator Lummis for Senator Sheehy. (consideration: CR S2480) To modify the period for exercise of authority for the sale by the Department of Defense aircraft and parts for wildfire suppression purposes.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2480)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
Mr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2390)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 160.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2390)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 119-18.
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