Bill117th CongressFiled Jul 28, 2022Armed Forces and National Security
S. 4672
Emergency Aircraft Act of 2022
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 28, 2022)
Emergency Aircraft Act of 2022
This bill modifies the authority of the Department of Defense (DOD) related to the transfer of excess aircraft for wildfire emergencies, including to authorize DOD to transfer excess aircraft to a state for wildfire suppression, search and rescue, or emergency operations pertaining to wildfires.
What just happenedJul 28, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3785)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA](D-CA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateJul 28, 2022
- Jul 28, 2022IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3785)
Armed Services Committee - Jul 28, 2022IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate