S. 160 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025
S. 160 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) became law — introduced on Jan 21, 2025, sponsored by Tim Sheehy with 8 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 21, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 119-18
What it does
Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025 This act reauthorizes the Department of Defense to sell its excess aircraft and aircraft parts that are acceptable for commercial sale for wildfire suppression purposes. Such authority begins June 12, 2025, and ends October 1, 2035.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tim Sheehy (R-MT). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 21, 2025
- Passed the SenateApr 8, 2025
- Passed the HouseJun 3, 2025
- Sent to the PresidentJun 10, 2025
- Became lawJun 12, 2025
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-18. (Jun 12, 2025)
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- H.R. 1912: Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act of 2025
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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