Yesterday, with the House in Washington and the Senate meeting in pro forma session, there were 44 bills introduced. None of those bills will receive additional coverage in this blog.
Space Geek Legislation
I would like to mention one bill under my limited Space Geek coverage in this blog:
HR 9534 To direct the Secretary of the Air Force to procure space-based commercial data and end products to support the efforts of the Department of Defense and the wildfire mission of the United States Northern Command. Whitesides, George [Rep.-D-CA-27]
I can find no legislation in the 118th Congress that would appear to be similar to HR 9534.
According to the US Northern Command wildland firefighting web site:
“When requested by [National Interagency Fire Center] NIFC and approved by the Secretary of War (SECWAR), the DoD can provide unique firefighting assets. These diverse mission assets are prepared to respond quickly and effectively to protect lives, property, critical infrastructure and natural and cultural resources. Assets can include, but are not limited to, Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) equipped aircraft, military helicopters, and ground forces capable of supporting firefighting efforts.”
Late Notice
On Friday, June 26th, 2026, with neither the House nor Senate in session, there was one bill introduced that will be covered here:
HR 9495 Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes. Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]