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119-s-4274119th Congress

WINGS Act

Sponsored By: Senator Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]

Introduced

Summary

Allows long-held federal excess firefighting aircraft and parts to become owned by eligible State and local users under conditions. The bill would set strict timelines, eligibility rules, and post-transfer limits tied to public use and national security for items provided through the Federal Excess Personal Property (FEPP) program.

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  • State and local firefighting agencies and other FEPP-eligible users could receive full title to aircraft after continuous possession for 10 years and maintaining "good standing." Transfers could require continued public missions for up to 5 years.
  • Authorized users holding serviceable aircraft parts could gain title after 5 years of possession or 10 years of possession of the associated aircraft. Those users must keep accurate inventories and follow limits on resale and disposition unless they get prior written consent.
  • The Secretary of Agriculture would evaluate applications using objective "good standing" criteria, consult Defense and other agencies on export and security limits, and would have to decide on complete applications within 180 days and issue necessary regulations within 18 months.

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States can get surplus firefighting aircraft

This bill would let States, local governments, and other authorized public entities get full ownership of certain surplus federal aircraft and serviceable parts they already hold under the Federal Excess Personal Property program. An aircraft would qualify only if held continuously for at least 10 years after first received; a serviceable part would qualify only if held continuously for at least 5 years, or if it supports an aircraft held 10 years. Applicants would have to show receipt dates, inventories, condition, location, intended use, and that they are in "good standing." The Agriculture Secretary would approve or deny a complete application within 180 days and must issue implementing rules within 18 months. After transfer, the Secretary would set use, resale, export, and disposal limits for up to 5 years for aircraft and up to 3 years for parts, require records for up to 5 years, and coordinate national-security and export-control reviews.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]

MT • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 3/26/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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