Crow Introduces Legislation to Help Stop Wildfires
Trump Administration’s attacks on federal wildland firefighting. He has demanded the Trump Administration reinstate thousands
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Congressman Bishop Announces $20 Million In Grants to Help Georgia Longleaf Pine Forests
landowners sustain forests and grasslands, protect communities from wildland fire, and restore fire-adapted ecosystems. These programs support
Rep. Panetta Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Waive Overtime Pay Cap and Protect Federal Firefighters
overtime pay cap at press conference with federal wildland firefighters. To watch the video, click HERE … legislation would waive the overtime cap for federal wildland firefighters and ensure they receive mandatory rest and recuperation
VIDEO: Harder Demands Emergency Wildfire Action to Speed Up Prevention, Firefighter Support
here WASHINGTON – Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) joined wildland firefighters, advocates, and lawmakers in a press conference … coming months. We’re increasingly calling on wildland firefighters to respond to megafires, but this critical workforce
Rep. Neguse, Democratic Colleagues, Federal Wildland Firefighters Call on Congress to Take Action Amid Historic Wildfire Year
stood alongside federal lawmakers and current and former wildland firefighters as they called on Congress to take action … view, worsened working conditions for our wildland firefighters—creating unsustainable workloads, inadequate pay and benefits, and a dwindling
Bacon, Panetta Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Waive Overtime Pay Cap and Protect Federal Firefighters
legislation would waive the overtime cap for federal wildland firefighters and ensure they receive mandatory rest and recuperation … Neguse (CO-02). Federal wildland firefighters are subject to an annual compensation cap, which includes base pay, overtime
Neguse, Bennet, Colorado Democrats Demand Answers on DACA Renewal Backlog
care workers, first responders, law enforcement officers, and wildland firefighters during what is expected to be a severe … care workers, first responders, law enforcement officers, and wildland firefighters during what is expected to be a severe
Crow, Bennet Lead Colorado Democrats Demanding Answers On Threats to Forest Service During Fire Season
decline in hazardous fuels treatments? The proposed Wildland Fire Service consolidation includes plans to move wildfire mitigation from
Neguse Joins Bennet, Colorado Delegation in Demanding Information on U.S. Forest Service Reorganization
federal, tribal, state, and local entities to manage wildland fire across national forests and grasslands. President Trump … decline in hazardous fuels treatments? The proposed Wildland Fire Service consolidation includes plans to move wildfire mitigation from
Díaz-Balart Secures $11.6M for Everglades Restoration, including $4M additional for Southern Florida Priorities, and Codification of Section 404 Permitting in FY 2027 Interior Funding Bill
million, and prioritizes funding for Tribes and wildland fire. Bolsters U.S. national security and border protections by: Reducing … Administration's proposal to create the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. Supporting the Administration's request to implement
Rep. Neguse Receives Public Service Award for Leadership in Protecting Public Lands, Parks, and Water Resources
lands and wildlife, secure pay increases for Federal wildland firefighters, and more. The Colorado Congressman was named
Appropriations Committee Advances Strong’s Funding for North Alabama Water Infrastructure Improvements
Administration’s proposal to create the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. Safeguards American taxpayer dollars and preserves core functions
Chairman Simpson's FY27 Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill Advances in House Appropriations Committee
Taxes (PILT) program, prioritizes funding for federal wildland firefighter pay, and honors our trust and treaty responsibilities with … energy producers. Prioritizes funding for Tribes and Wildland Fire Management. Subcommittee Chairman Simpson's opening remarks are available
House Passes Rep. Neguse’s Bipartisan Bill to Boost Wildfire Mitigation
from a 2024 report issued by the nonpartisan Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission, which was created
Torres, Valadao, Obernolte, Hirono, and Barrasso Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution to Strengthen Wildfire Preparedness and Protect Communities Nationwide
responders, and strengthen fire resilience.” “Our nation’s wildland firefighters put their lives on the line to protect
Reps. Neguse and Huffman Introduce the Public Lands Workforce Stability Act
Anglers, National Parks Conservation Association, Sierra Club, Grassroots Wildland Firefighters, Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks, Trust
Reps. Huffman and Neguse Introduce the Public Lands Workforce Stability Act
Anglers, National Parks Conservation Association, Sierra Club, Grassroots Wildland Firefighters, Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks, Trust
Neguse, Bennet Press Trump Officials on Plans for Wildfire Response and Preparedness in Colorado Ahead of Summer Months
take immediate steps to maximize early detection of wildland fires and reduce any delays to ensure that federal … take immediate steps to maximize early detection of wildland fires and reduce any delays to ensure that federal
Hoyer Joins Van Hollen, Alsobrooks, Mfume to Lead Maryland Delegation Members in Pressing Trump Administration for Answers on Proposed Closure of U.S. Forest Service Baltimore Urban Field Station
health and safety. Leading the Forest Service’s Wildland Urban Interface program to understand and develop policies, plans
Rep. Scholten Demands Answers from USDA Secretary on Plans to Gut the Forest Service
businesses that previously relied on the region’s wildlands will be left behind. This represents a significant change … businesses that previously relied on the region’s wildlands will be left behind. This represents a significant change
WATCH: Ranking Member Pingree Blasts Burgum for Sabotaging Renewable Energy as Gas Prices Soar
School Construction, and Early Child and Family Development. Wildland Fire: Transfers all U.S. Forest Service Wildland Fire
WATCH: Ranking Member Pingree Blasts Burgum for Sabotaging Renewable Energy as Gas Prices Soar
School Construction, and Early Child and Family Development. Wildland Fire: Transfers all U.S. Forest Service Wildland Fire Management
Zinke Nominates 19 Western Montana Projects for Federal Funding Totaling Over 100 Million Dollars
Sanders, Missoula and Flathead. Similarly, CSKT provides critical wildland fire protection on the Reservation and throughout the region
Neguse, Huffman Press U.S. Forest Service for Answers on Staffing Levels Ahead of Summer Season
cultural resources, providing visitor services, and fighting wildland fires during peak visitor season. With the exception of fire … season? How does USFS plan to ensure its wildland firefighting workforce is adequately staffed and supplied with
Ranking Members Huffman, Heinrich, Klobuchar, Merkley, Pingree, and Colleagues Call on Secretary Burgum to Halt Creation of Unified Wildfire Agency, Citing Dramatic Cuts at the Interior and Concerns with Fire Mismanagement
efforts to create the Department’s new U.S. Wildland Fire Service (USWFS), citing potential life-or-death consequences … make up roughly 30% of the federal wildland firefighting workforce, will not be further undermined by the consolidation