S.160

Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025

Complete·6/12/25

Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025 reauthorizes the sale of aircraft and parts by the Department of Defense for wildfire suppression.

The Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025 amends the Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act of 1996 to reauthorize the sale by the Department of Defense of aircraft and parts for wildfire suppression purposes. The act specifies that aircraft sold under this authority may only be used for wildfire suppression services. It also modifies the definition of "fire retardant" to include water and sets the period for exercising this authority from October 1, 2025, to October 1, 2035.

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History

Jun 12, 2025

Senate

Signed by President.

Jun 12, 2025

Senate

Became Public Law No: 119-18.

Jun 10, 2025

Senate

Presented to President.