119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Sep 16, 2026
S. 5293IntroducedPublic Lands and Natural Resources
PREPARE Act
Sponsor: Sen. Ricketts, Pete (R-NE)Introduced Aug 6, 2026
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In plain English
S. 5293, sponsored by Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE), establishes prepositioning protocols for aerial wildfire suppression. The bill sets requirements for positioning firefighting aircraft and equipment in advance of wildfire season to enable faster response to fires.
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Sep 16
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
Aug 6
Aug 6
Aug 6
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Aug 6
Aug 6
Aug 6
Introduced in Senate
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Sep 16
SENATECommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
Aug 6
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Aug 6
Introduced in Senate
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