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S5293FoodIn Committee

A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to establish prepositioning protocols for aerial wildfire suppression for early-season fine fuel wildland fires, and for other purposes.

Introduced
Aug 6, 2026
11 days ago
Last Action
Aug 6, 2026
11 days ago
1Bill Sponsor
0Bill Co-Sponsors
0Traction
1Months in Committee

Bill Summary

Requires the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior to create plans for quickly responding to early-season wildfires with aerial support. Establishes protocols for prepositioning resources to fight these fires.

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Sponsored By

Pete Ricketts
Republican · Nebraska · Senate

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Bill Journey

  1. Aug 6, 2026
    Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE)
  2. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
  3. Aug 6, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects residents and firefighters in wildland areas prone to early-season fine fuel fires, potentially reducing the risk and impact of these fires. It also impacts the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior, who will be responsible for implementing the new protocols.

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