H.R. 836: Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2025
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-01-31 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22] |
| Policy area | Public Lands and Natural Resources |
| Cosponsors | 5 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-06 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-18 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-01-31):
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)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Jim Costa | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-31 |
| Josh Harder | D CA 2025-02-04 |
| Mark E. Amodei | R NV 2025-02-04 |
| Dan Newhouse | R WA 2025-02-04 |
| George Whitesides | D CA 2025-02-04 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 836 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 836?
H.R. 836 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 836 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).