Sheehy's Wildfire Reform Efforts Gain Steam as First Bill Heads to Trump's Desk

Sheehy's wildfire reform efforts gain steam as first bill heads to Trump's desk

Several aerial firefighting companies lauded the bill as a success for the industry as wildfire concerns have become a year-round issue and the U.S. continues to see some of the most devastating fires on record.

Aerial Firefighting Act by Sheehy passes House, awaits Trump's signature

WASHINGTON – Senator Tim Sheehy's bipartisan Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act is on its way to President Donald Trump's desk after passing the House of Representatives. The bill aims to strengthen the wildfire suppression fleet to better combat catastrophic wildfires year-round.

Congress passes Sen. Sheehy’s wildfire bill with bipartisan support

EBS STAFF The Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act, sponsored by U.S. Sens. Tim Sheehy (R-Montana) and Martin Heinrich (D-New Mexico), passed the House of Representatives on June 3, and now awaits signature from President Donald Trump. Sheehy and proponents celebrated the bill’s passage in a June 3 press release, stating it received bipartisan support—sponsors included Democrat