Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2023

United States118th CongressHR-3389House of Representatives
Updated: Sep 13, 2023

Summary

Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2023 This bill requires the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior to jointly evaluate the container aerial firefighting system to assess its use to mitigate and suppress wildfires and report to Congress. The system allows for the use of airdrop-capable disposable containers of water or fire retardant, which increases the number of airlift assets available for wildfire emergencies.

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  1. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4253)

    House of Representatives

  2. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4253)

  3. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    House of Representatives

  4. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

    Senate