Tim Sheehy (R-MT)

To modify the period for exercise of authority for the sale by the Department of Defense of aircraft and parts for wildfire suppression purposes.

S.Amdt. 2223 · Senate amendment

A Republican amendment with no cosponsors

Changes S. 160 — Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025

Last activity — Amendment SA 2223 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Adopted

The Senate agreed to this amendment, so its changes are part of the bill from here on.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Passed Senate
  3. Adopted

What this amendment would do

This amendment, proposed by Ms. Lummis for Mr. Sheehy, changes a date in the bill S. 160.

  • It strikes the date October 1, 2025
  • It inserts the date of the enactment of the Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025

Its Purpose

The purpose of this change is to update when the rules apply regarding the sale of Department of Defense aircraft and parts for wildfire suppression. Instead of waiting until October 1, 2025, the change happens right when the Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025 is enacted.