HOUSE 3389118th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2023

Last Action: 9/13/2023

Actions

2023-09-13Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
2023-09-12Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2023-09-12On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4253)
2023-09-12Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4253)
2023-09-12DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3389.
2023-09-12Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4253-4255)
2023-09-12Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2023-09-08Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 150.
2023-09-08Committee on Agriculture discharged.
2023-09-08Committee on Agriculture discharged.
2023-09-08Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-187, Part I.
2023-09-08Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-187, Part I.
2023-06-23Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
2023-06-13Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
2023-06-13Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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CRS Summary

As of 2023-09-12 (53)

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.

Cosponsors (9)

Jim Costa (D-CA)
Mark Amodei (R-NV)
DARRELL ISSA (R-CA)
Dan Newhouse (R-WA)
John Curtis (R-UT)
Doug Lamborn (R-CO)
Mike Garcia (R-CA)
Kevin Kiley (R-CA)
Josh Harder (D-CA)

Subjects

Aviation and airports
Congressional oversight
Emergency planning and evacuation
Fires
Forests, forestry, trees

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