Wildfire Urgency Unites Congress. The ‘Fix Our Forests’ Act Does Not.

Wildfire Urgency Unites Congress. The ‘Fix Our Forests’ Act Does Not.

A House hearing exposed sharp divisions over whether loosening environmental laws and expanding logging will protect communities from catastrophic fires. Scientists urged a shift toward investing in fire-resilient homes and landscapes.By Katie SurmaLawmakers from both parties agreed at a congressional hearing Tuesday that the federal government must act to address the growing threat of catastrophic wildfires, but they were sharply divided over h…

Congress Calls for Study on Wildland Fire Consolidation - Taxpayers for Common Sense

Last month, the President signed into law a three-bill minibus for Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment. The delayed appropriations package followed continuing resolutions which kept the agencies running since September 30th. While many agencies include federal spending to address wildfires, the most significant funding for federal wildfire programs is housed within the U.S. Forest Service (USFS)…