A bill to require a report on the location of C-130 Modular Airborne Firefighting System units.

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Bill Number

S 1625

Introduced

Jun 18, 2015

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4302)

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Aviation and airports Congressional oversight Fires Forests, forestry, trees

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Summary

This bill requires the Department of the Air Force to report to Congress on the locations of C-130 Modular Airborne Firefighting System (MAFFS) units.

The report shall include:

a list of MAFFS units and their utilization rates,
a future force allocation determination in order to achieve such units' most efficient use, and
an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of modifying the MAFFS program to enhance firefighting capabilities.

Actions

Jun 18, 2015

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4302)
Jun 18, 2015

Introduced in Senate

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