Recognizing the longstanding partnership between the United States and Australia to share critical firefighting resources during times of crisis.

recognizes the value of the longstanding partnership between the United States and Australia to share critical firefighting resources during times of crisis;

recognizes the efforts and bravery of Australian firefighters who have not only risked their lives to fight wildfires in their own country but also helped contain several dangerous wildfires in North America;

recognizes the efforts and bravery of American firefighters who have not only risked their lives to fight wildfires in their own country but have also provided their services to combat the bushfires currently ravaging the Australian continent;

honors the ultimate sacrifice of the three American firefighters who lost their lives assisting in fighting Australia’s bushfires in the crash of the Large Air Tanker in the Snowy Monaro area of Australia on January 23, 2020, and extends deepest condolences to their families, friends, and colleagues;

expresses full support for the people of Australia as they focus on recovery and rebuilding affected areas and communities;

supports continued partnership between the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation and United States Federal agencies to share research, technology, and best practices related to wildfire mitigation and suppression; and

supports continued cooperation and greater collaboration between Australia and the United States to mitigate the underlying factors driving extended and more intense wildfire years in both countries.