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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
DeGette Reintroduces Colorado Wilderness Act to Protect 720,000 Acres from Trump Administration Sell-Off
permanent protections for some of the most revered wildlands in Colorado, such as the renowned Dolores River canyon … intensively engaged in advocacy on behalf of these wildlands for decades, and have had the great privilege
Congressman Neguse, Senator Gallego Move Wildfire Mitigation Bill Through Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
bill, rooted in the nonpartisan work of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission, would benefit communities across … report issued by the USDA’s Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission, which was created as part
Congressman Neguse, Senator Cortez Masto Move Wildfire Prevention Bill Through Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Senate to deliver these much-needed resources to wildland fire fighters and local governments.” Neguse and Cortez Masto
Rep. Neguse Named Most Effective Democratic Member of U.S. House for Advancing Environment and Public Lands Policy
West , securing a pay increase for Federal wildland firefighters and a commitment from the U.S. Forest Service
Rep. Neguse and Western Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Communities from Wildfire Smoke
also fought tirelessly to make sure federal wildland firefighters receive the compensation and benefits they deserve. Most recently … Service (USFS) to provide protective N95 masks for wildland firefighters , reversing a decades-long ban that prevented
Rep. Neguse and Colleagues Secure Agreement from USFS to Provide Protective Masks for Wildland Firefighters After Decades-Long Ban
Forest Service Tom Schultz confirmed that, going forward, wildland firefighters will be provided N95 masks. This kind … agency to address unsafe working conditions for federal wildland firefighters. In several letters sent before today’s hearing
Rep. Neguse and Colleagues Demand Update on Working Conditions for Federal Wildland Firefighters
surfaced underscoring the dire working conditions for wildland firefighters employed by the agency. In response, Colorado Congressman … roughly 75% of the staff are trained in wildland firefighting. These terminations, coupled with an increased number
Congressman Neguse and Senator Bennet Celebrate $2.6 Million in ‘Joint Chiefs’ Funding for Headwaters of the Colorado
will focus on reducing wildfire risk in the wildland urban interface, improving stream health, and improving habitat
Rep. Neguse, Sen. Gallego and Western Colleagues Launch Effort to Improve Wildfire Mitigation, Research, and Management
report issued by the USDA’s Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission, which was created as part … legislation, rooted in the nonpartisan work of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission, that invests in wildfire
Neguse Calls for Renewed Commitment to American Servicemembers, Introduces Legislation to Boost Veteran Employment
Veterans Jobs Training Act and the Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act focus on the essentials for successful reintegration … skills and service are valued, including among our wildland firefighting workforce,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. Find details
Rep. Neguse, Senator Bennet Renew Calls for Tim’s Act, Bipartisan Bill to Improve Working Conditions for Federal Firefighters
Press Release Washington, D.C. — As the wildland firefighting workforce continues to face increasing uncertainty as a result … Bennet are re-upping calls to overhaul federal wildland firefighter compensation and benefits. Their bill
Assistant Leader Neguse Uplifts Former Federal Employee, USFS Forestry Technician at President Trump’s Joint Address
employees who keep this country running, including essential wildland firefighters and seasonal workers . He also demanded an independent
Neguse, Huffman Demand Firefighters and Seasonal Employees be Exempt from Trump Attacks on Federal Workforce
Resources Jared Huffman, acted swiftly to defend essential wildland firefighters and seasonal employees. In a letter dated Friday … Interior (DOI), the lawmakers underscored the importance of wildland firefighters, wildfire mitigation personnel, public safety personnel, and seasonal
Rep. Lauren Boebert Applauds Passage of Fix Our Forests Act
homes are at risk of wildfires in the wildland-urban interface. The recent wildfires in California demonstrate … tools to restore watersheds, protect communities in the wildland-urban interface, and prevent forest conversion. Supports wildland firefighters