HOUSE 836119th CongressReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Calling on the United States to champion a regional artificial intelligence strategy in the Americas to foster inclusive artificial intelligence systems that combat biases within marginalized groups and promote social justice, economic well-being, and democratic values.

Last Action: 10/28/2025

Actions

2025-02-06Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
2025-02-05Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-02-05On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H478)
2025-02-05Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H478)
2025-02-05DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 836.
2025-02-05Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H478-480)
2025-02-05Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2025-01-31Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-01-31Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-01-31Introduced in House
2025-01-31Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2025-01-31 (00)

Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2025

This bill requires the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior to (1) jointly evaluate the container aerial firefighting system to assess its use to mitigate and suppress wildfires, and (2) report on the results of the evaluation to Congress.

The system allows for the use of airdrop-capable disposable containers of water or fire retardant in order to increase the number of airlift assets available for wildfire emergencies.

Cosponsors (5)

Jim Costa (D-CA)
Josh Harder (D-CA)
Mark Amodei (R-NV)
Dan Newhouse (R-WA)
George Whitesides (D-CA)

Subjects

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

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