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Sheehy, Padilla Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Secure Hazard Pay for Wildland Firefighters
communities, and property from the threat of catastrophic wildfire,” said Senator Sheehy. “Wildland firefighters put their lives … line to keep our communities safe. As wildfires become more intense and frequent, we need to recruit
Daines and Forest Service Chief Schultz in Senate Energy Committee: Fix Harmful Cottonwood Decision, Pass the America the Beautiful Act
well as addressing forest management and wildfire concerns in Montana. Watch the full exchange HERE . Daines … this circuit split, especially in regard to wildfire mitigation and forest restoration? Schultz: Mr. Chairman, Senator Daines, this
Daines, Hickenlooper Introduce Bill to Protect Water Access, Reauthorize CWMP
ensure our communities are equipped to face drought, wildfires, or other natural disasters,”said Daines. “We need … designed to improve watershed function and resilience to wildfire and drought,”said Alex Funk, Director of Water Resources
Daines Bill to Increase Access to Public Lands Passes Senate Committee
increase access for outdoor recreation, forest management, and wildfire mitigation. I am glad to see it pass committee … provides more flexibility for land managers to mitigate wildfire risk, restore wildlife habitat, and increase sportsmen access
Daines Secures Commitments from BLM Nominee to Support Montana Priorities
mention reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfire. And by the way, jobs for loggers and our sawmills
Daines Urges Colleagues To Support His Bill Improving Outdoor Recreation, Access to Montana Public Lands
restore wildlife habitats, enhance sportsmen opportunities, mitigate wildfire risk, and increase multiple-use opportunity in Montana. Montanans have … term consequences for recreation, forest management, and even wildfire response of Wilderness Study Areas not getting resolved? Raby
Sheehy Introduces Bipartisan Wildfire and Forest Management Bill
IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2025 Sheehy Introduces Bipartisan Wildfire and Forest Management Bill U.S. SENATE – Senator Tim Sheehy … responsible forest management, reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfire. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) joined Senator Sheehy
In the News: Bozeman Daily Chronicle: Sen. Daines touts expanded fire-fighting, national park funding
Steve Daines is touting $2.9 billion more for wildfire suppression and otherwise sustaining Montana-specific federal funding
Daines Applauds Montana Wins in Senate Funding Bill
critical Montana priorities like conservation, tribal public safety, wildfire prevention, manufacturing, and rural water projects
In The News: Daines leads $5.2B quantum computing funding redux
federal financial support could enable breakthroughs in medicine, wildfire detection, self-driving cars, artificial intelligence, banking and cybersecurity … technology expired in 2023… …Light mapping to detect wildfires, gas leaks, self-driving cars — a lot of this
Daines, Sheehy, Zinke, Downing Urge U.S. Air Force to Address Delayed Aircraft Delivery to Montana Air National Guard
more efficient airlift operations, and carry out their wildfire and rescue missions… …We request that you provide answers
ICYMI: Daines Op-Ed: 2025 Was a Historic Year for Montana
industry and ensure we can better fight catastrophic wildfires. I also introduced the “America the Beautiful Act,” which
Daines, Sheehy, Downing Introduce Bill to Increase Access to Public Lands, Improve Forest Management
providing more flexibility for land managers to mitigate wildfire risk, restore wildlife habitat, and increase sportsmen access … wildlife habitat restoration, reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires, and unlock better access to public lands. I look
Daines: Biden BLM’s Disregard for Montanans “Shameful”
protect these power lines and communities from devastating wildfires, electric utilities develop and retain authorized vegetation management plans
ICYMI: How one Montana senator managed to move the Trump White House — twice
experience before politics, from responding to the California wildfires to fending off forced public land sales … like Sen. Alex Padilla of California on fighting wildfires. Although “we all loved Tester,” said Sen. Peter Welch
Daines Honors Montanans of the Month: The Montana Army National Guard Aviation Crews
suffered serious injuries. With limited visibility from wildfire smoke and nightfall plus the added challenge of a sheer … skill, and immense courage. Even through flying in wildfire smoke, over jagged terrain, or in the dead
Bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act Passes Senate Ag Committee
protect American communities from the threat of wildfire.” Background: TheFix Our Forests Actwould: Since taking office, Senator Sheehy … introduced several bipartisan bills aimed at improving wildfire prevention and response. One of these bills, theAerial Firefighting Enhancement
Sheehy, Cantwell Fire Ready Nation Act Passes Senate Unanimously
Administration (NOAA) to help prevent, forecast, and fight wildfires. “As a former aerial firefighter … homes, and businesses that is caused by catastrophic wildfire. I’m grateful to my colleagues for their support
Daines Applauds DOI Rules to Restore Multiple Land Use, Increase Montana Timber Sales
able to manage our forests and prevent catastrophic wildfires. President Trump is committed to Treasure State priorities
Daines, U.S. Forest Service Chief Work to Protect Montana Forests & Combat Catastrophic Wildfires
stronger rural communities, better forest health, and reduce wildfire risk. Chief Schultz, will you prioritize implementation of this … Montana, and an increased risk of catastrophic wildfires for our communities. Chief Schultz, will you commit to working
President Trump Signs Sheehy’s Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act into Law
LawPresident Trump also signs Executive Action to Combat Wildfire Crisis U.S. SENATE– U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy today joined … executive order to combat the escalating wildfire crisis threatening the country. “Eliminating bureaucratic obstacles to fight wildfires more
Sheehy’s Bipartisan Wildfire Bill Heading to President Trump’s Desk
IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 3, 2025 Sheehy’s Bipartisan Wildfire Bill Heading to President Trump’s DeskAerial Firefighting Enhancement … alongside Senator Martin Heinrich (D – N.M.), strengthens the wildfire suppression fleet and ensures the United States can better
ICYMI: The Senate’s bipartisan wildfire-fighting duo
RELEASEMay 28, 2025 ICYMI: The Senate’s bipartisan wildfire-fighting duo Semafor is out with a newreporton bipartisan … Calif.) to improve the federal response to wildfire. In case you missed it… The Senate’s bipartisan wildfire
Daines Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Train and Support Montana’s Wildland Firefighters
many states across the west face devastating wildfire seasons year after year. This legislation will invest … colleagues to keep our communities safe from catastrophic wildfires and invest in the next generation,”said Daines. Read