119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Jun 12, 2025
S. 160Signed Into LawArmed Forces and National Security
Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Sheehy, Tim (R-MT)8 cosponsorsIntroduced Jan 21, 2025
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Senate floor
Apr 8
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House
Jun 3
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Cosponsors (8)
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5 Democrats, 3 Republicans (of 8 shown).
Activity timeline
Jun 12
Jun 12, 2025
Jun 12, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-18.
Jun 12
Jun 12, 2025
Jun 12, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-18.
Jun 12
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Signed by President.
Jun 12
Jun 12, 2025
Jun 12, 2025
Signed by President.
Jun 10
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Presented to President.
Jun 10
Jun 10, 2025
Jun 10, 2025
Presented to President.
Jun 3
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Jun 3, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 3
Jun 3, 2025
Jun 3, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2390)
Jun 3
Jun 3, 2025
Jun 3, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2390)
Jun 3
Jun 3, 2025
Jun 3, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 160.
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All 22 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Jun 12
Became Public Law No: 119-18.
Jun 12
Became Public Law No: 119-18.
Jun 12
Signed by President.
Jun 12
Signed by President.
Jun 10
HOUSEPresented to President.
Jun 10
Presented to President.
Jun 3
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 3
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2390)
Jun 3
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2390)
Jun 3
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 160.
Jun 3
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2390)
Jun 3
HOUSEMr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 9
HOUSEHeld at the desk.
Apr 9
HOUSEReceived in the House.
Apr 9
SENATEMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 8
SENATEPassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2480)
Apr 8
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 8
SENATEMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2480)
Apr 8
SENATESenate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 8
Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jan 21
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Jan 21
Introduced in Senate
All 8 cosponsors
5 Democrats · 3 Republicans
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Republicans (3)
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