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H.R. 836 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
6 members · Left 1 · Center 2 · Right 3 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Valadao, David G. (R-CA) (Introduced 01/31/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.26 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 6 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee; House - Agriculture Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee |
| Latest Action | 02/06/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (01/31/2025)
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.
119 HR 836 EH: Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 836
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, and the Secretary of the Interior to conduct an evaluation with respect to the use of the container aerial firefighting system (CAFFS), and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2025.
2.Container aerial firefighting system (CAFFS) (a)EvaluationNot later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the National Interagency Aviation Committee and the Interagency Airtanker Board, shall jointly conduct an evaluation of the container aerial firefighting system to assess the use of such system to mitigate and suppress wildfires. (b)ReportNot later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the National Interagency Aviation Committee and the Interagency Airtanker Board, shall jointly submit to the appropriate committees a report that includes the results of the evaluation required under subsection (a). (c)Appropriate committees definedIn this section, the term appropriate committees means— (1)the Committees on Agriculture and Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and (2)the Committees on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate. Passed the House of Representatives February 5, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 836 IH: Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-31 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 836IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 31, 2025Mr. Valadao (for himself and Mr. Costa) introduced the following bill; which was referred 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 concernedA BILLTo require the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, and the Secretary of the Interior to conduct an evaluation with respect to the use of the container aerial firefighting system (CAFFS), and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2025.2.Container aerial firefighting system (CAFFS)(a)EvaluationNot later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the National Interagency Aviation Committee and the Interagency Airtanker Board, shall jointly conduct an evaluation of the container aerial firefighting system to assess the use of such system to mitigate and suppress wildfires.(b)ReportNot later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the National Interagency Aviation Committee and the Interagency Airtanker Board, shall jointly submit to the appropriate committees a report that includes the results of the evaluation required under subsection (a).(c)Appropriate committees definedIn this section, the term appropriate committees means—(1)the Committees on Agriculture and Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and(2)the Committees on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.
119 HR 836 : Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-06 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 836IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 6 (legislative day, February 5), 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ForestryAN ACTTo require the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, and the Secretary of the Interior to conduct an evaluation with respect to the use of the container aerial firefighting system (CAFFS), and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2025.2.Container aerial firefighting system (CAFFS)(a)EvaluationNot later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the National Interagency Aviation Committee and the Interagency Airtanker Board, shall jointly conduct an evaluation of the container aerial firefighting system to assess the use of such system to mitigate and suppress wildfires.(b)ReportNot later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the National Interagency Aviation Committee and the Interagency Airtanker Board, shall jointly submit to the appropriate committees a report that includes the results of the evaluation required under subsection (a).(c)Appropriate committees definedIn this section, the term appropriate committees means—(1)the Committees on Agriculture and Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and(2)the Committees on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.Passed the House of Representatives February 5, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
The bill's own words, from our database (synced from the GPO BILLS XML); paragraph breaks added at the bill's section boundaries, nothing else changed.
| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 01/31/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/31/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/31/2025 | House floor actions | Referred 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. |
| 01/31/2025 | House floor actions | Referred 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. |
| 02/05/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 02/05/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H478-480) |
| 02/05/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 836. |
| 02/05/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H478) |
| 02/05/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H478) |
| 02/05/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 02/06/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To require the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, and the Secretary of the Interior to conduct an evaluation with respect to the use of the container aerial firefighting system (CAFFS), and for other purposes. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2025 |
| Display Title | Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2025 |
| Official Title as Introduced | To require the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, and the Secretary of the Interior to conduct an evaluation with respect to the use of the container aerial firefighting system (CAFFS), and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee | 02/06/2025 Referred To |
| House - Agriculture Committee | 01/31/2025 Referred To |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 01/31/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
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