We have received text from H.R. 836: Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2025. This bill was received on 2025-01-31, and currently has 1 cosponsor.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
The Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2025 is a piece of legislation aimed at evaluating a specific firefighting system known as the Container Aerial Firefighting System (CAFFS). Here are the main points of the bill:
Purpose of the Bill
The bill proposes that two U.S. government officials, the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior, conduct an assessment of the CAFFS. This system is intended to be used for mitigating and suppressing wildfires.
Timeline for Evaluation
Within 90 days:
The evaluation of the CAFFS must be initiated after the bill becomes law.
Within 120 days:
A report detailing the findings of the evaluation must be submitted to relevant congressional committees.
Consultation with Agencies
The evaluation and report are to be conducted in consultation with two specific groups:
The National Interagency Aviation Committee
The Interagency Airtanker Board
Reporting Requirements
The report will be directed to certain congressional committees categorized as 'appropriate committees.' This includes:
The Committees on Agriculture and Natural Resources in the House of Representatives
The Committees on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and Energy and Natural Resources in the Senate
Goal of the Bill
The overarching goal of the bill is to assess whether the CAFFS is an effective tool for combating wildfires, which could potentially inform future wildfire management strategies and policies.
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