Fix Our Forests Act passes House as California battles devastating wildfires
The House passed the Fix Our Forests Act along bipartisan lines on Thursday as a response to the devastating wildfires in California that have destroyed thousands of homes. The legislation, introduced by Reps.
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Westerman pushes forest management bill amid California wildfires
As more dangerous wildfires threaten Southern California, lawmakers say reforms to forest management are desperately needed, and the country cannot wait any longer.
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As California burns, Westerman renews push on wildfire bill
House Natural Resources Chair Bruce Westerman said the Los Angeles disaster highlights the urgency of his forest management bill.
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Republicans forced to defend record on Indian issues at start of new Congress
With their party now in control of the U.S. Congress, Republicans are defending their record on Indian issues after Democrats sought changes to the rules on a key legislative committee.
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California wildfires give forest bills a push in the House
A bill to speed forest-thinning on federal lands is poised to pass the House later this week. Another forest-related bill passed easily Tuesday.
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Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Reports Fix Our Forests Act Reintroduced and Slated for Consideration on U.S. House Floor Tuesday
USFS H.R. 471 Fix Our Forests Act Meeting on Tuesday in the U.S. House January 19, 2025 - The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) reports on January 16, House Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-AR-04) and Representative Scott Peters (D-CA-50) announced the reintroduction of the Fix Our Forests Act,
Republicans want to prevent wildfires. But GOP leaders are making it hard to get disaster aid
Some Republican leaders insist that before California can get disaster aid, there will be conditions attached.
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Lawmakers push forest management bill amid California wildfires
Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.). Westerman sponsored the ... President Trump, a longtime critic of how California manages its land, plans to visit the devastated area on Friday.
In the wake of L.A.-area fires, Congress will consider new measures. Here are some of them
The measures in Congress prompted by the wildfires so far address forest management, disaster funding and the powers of the California Coastal Commission.
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Bruce Westerman calls out Chuck Schumer for rejecting forest fire bill
Bruce Westerman (R-AR) claimed that Senate Democratic ... before this month’s windstorm toppled a power line in Southern California and sparked one of the various fires. Speaker Emerita Nancy ...
Easing conditions will help crews battle L.A. fires
Los Angeles is set for a reprieve from the winds that have hampered the fight to contain the Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire and other blazes. Follow live updates.
Congress advances wildfire reduction bill as CA blocks wildfire prevention funding
California Democrats blocked a Republican amendment to add $1 billion in wildfire prevention funding to the state's $2.5 billion wildfire recovery bill during a simple procedural vote. Meanwhile in Washington,