# 119-s-4274: WINGS Act

119-s-4274, WINGS Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] (R-MT); status introduced (as of 2026-04-23).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-4274
- Congress: 119
- Title: WINGS Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-03-26
- Sponsor: Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] (R-MT)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: unknown
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-23

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- States can get surplus firefighting aircraft: mixed, medium. 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…

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-s-1462: Fix Our Forests Act
- 119-s-3923: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-306: Fire Ready Nation Act of 2025
- 119-s-5433: Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act

## Sources
- [119-s-4274 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4274)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4744)
- [119-s-1462: Fix Our Forests Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1462)
- [119-s-3923: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3923)
- [119-s-306: Fire Ready Nation Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-306)
- [119-s-5433: Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5433)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4274 (as of 2026-04-23).