Jan 23, 2025 · Last week, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and U.S. Rep. Scott Peters (R-Calif.) reintroduced the Fix Our Forests Act. ... “In the wake of the devastating southern California wildfires, lawmakers must address drought-stricken trees and fire-prone federal forests that fueled the wind-driven fires. Over ...

Jan 21, 2025 · The Fix Our Forests Act is a comprehensive, bipartisan package that offers real solutions that will help prevent future catastrophic wildfires like the ones affecting southern California. FOFA uses state-of-the-art science to identify the top 20 percent of firesheds and prioritize treatments near communities at high risk of fires that could ...

W ASHINGTON (NEXSTAR)– As more dangerous wildfires threaten Southern California, ... And number two, what we’re doing is not working,” said Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.).

Jan 23, 2025 · In the wake of the horrific wildfires in Southern California, it is clear there is no more time to waste. ... - House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) "The House passed the Fix Our Forests Act because good leaders prepare for emergencies. The current California leadership failed to prepare for the ongoing ...

Jan 23, 2025 · "Congress is once again coming together and passing long overdue reforms to bring commonsense back into forest management,” said House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR-04). “In the wake of the horrific wildfires in Southern California, it is clear there is no more time to waste.

Jan 21, 2025 · A bill from House Natural Resources Chair Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), the “Fix our Forests Act,” H.R. 471, is set to advance to the House floor. It proposes “firesheds” in national forests ...

As of January 26, 2025, recent wildfires in Southern California have collectively burned over 50,000 acres, resulting in 28 fatalities and the destruction of approximately 16,000 structures. Peters, along with committee Chairman Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., guided the legislation out of committee and into the House, where it passed by a 268-151 margin.

Jan 15, 2025 · As wildfires continue to rage in Los Angeles, Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR) claimed that Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) opted out of an opportunity to legislate federal protections...

Jan 16, 2025 · The Southern California wildfires have injected new momentum into a bipartisan bill released Thursday aimed at strengthening resiliency through active forest management. Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Rep. Scott Peters (D-Calif.) are reintroducing their “ Fix Our Forests Act ,” which is slated for House floor ...

Jan 23, 2025 · “Number one, the stakes are too high. And number two, what we’re doing is not working,” said Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.). Westerman sponsored the Fix Our Forests Act. The bill aims to...