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S. 160 — An Act 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.
April 08, 2025
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:119
Words:405
The Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025 (S. 160) seeks to update the Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act of 1996. It reauthorizes the Department of Defense to sell aircraft and parts for wildfire suppression, allowing these resources to be used with fire...
Simple Explanation
The Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025 lets the military sell old airplanes to help fight forest fires using special water or stuff that stops fires from spreading. This change will last until 2035, so they can keep using these planes to help put out fires for a long time.
S. 160 — 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.
January 21, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:422
S. 160 seeks to update and extend the Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act of 1996. The bill allows the Department of Defense to continue selling aircraft and parts for wildfire suppression until October 1, 2035, including those that can use water along with fire...
Simple Explanation
The bill allows the military to keep selling planes and parts to help fight wildfires until 2035, making sure they can use water too, but they must only be used to stop fires.

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