Make Forests Manageable Again
March 3, 2026 Op-Eds The United States Forest Service created an environmental catastrophe when it issued … that is not enough to protect our National Forests in the long run. On Wednesday, I introduced legislation
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Congresswoman Hageman Introduces Bill to Nullify the 2001 Clinton Roadless Rule
Clinton Roadless Rule and restore active, responsible forest management on National Forest System Lands. Original cosponsors include Representatives … will of Congress and undermines the U.S. Forest Service’s mandate to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity
Wyoming’s Ty Checketts Testifies in Support of Barrasso’s Grasslands Grazing Act
Energy and Natural Resources Committee’s Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee, welcomed Newcastle, Wyoming rancher Ty Checketts … permittees on other federal land, such as National Forests and Bureau of Land Management allotments. Senator BarrassointroducedMr. Checketts
Hageman Votes to Advance Three Appropriations Bills to the Senate
Department of the Interior, the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Environmental Protection Agency. This … Commerce, Energy, the Interior, and Justice; the U.S. Forest Service; the Bureaus of Indian Affairs and Education
Lummis Unveils CLEAR Act to Roll Back Biden Administration’s Forest Service Criminal Enforcement Rule
legislation to overturn the Biden administration’s U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Criminal Prohibitions Rule, which granted the Forest … offenses, among other breaches. “The Biden administration’s Forest Service Criminal Prohibitions Rule undermines state and local police
WY State Forester Kelly Norris Testifies in Support of Barrasso’s Wildfire Prevention Act
Natural Resources (ENR) Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining, welcomed Ms. Kelly Norris, Wyoming State Forester … years. She has experience working as a forester for both the State of Wyoming and the U.S. Forest
Senate Western Caucus Applauds USDA Forest Health Resilience Projects
Department of Agriculture for investing in five new forest health projects nationwide to reduce wildfire risk, protect water … Trump administration for this critical investment in forest management,”said Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis
Barrasso Questions USFS Chief Schultz on Safeguarding Timber Production and Effective Wildfire Response
Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) questioned United States Forest Service (USFS) Chief Tom Schultz about eliminating the Roadless … timber production, effective wildfire response, treatment timelines, and Forest Plan Revisions in Wyoming. USFS Chief Tom Schultz testified
Lummis Touts Major Senate Western Caucus Victories In One Big Beautiful Bill
strengthen rural economies, simplify coal leases, foster healthy forests, enhance wildfire prevention, increase on and offshore
Lummis Praises Trump’s Executive Action on Wildfire Management Reform
Executive Order marks an important shift toward practical forest management by eliminating regulatory obstacles, strengthening local authority
Hageman Votes for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
year contracts to better manage our forests - Establishes a fee structure for aliens who seek to file immigration
Lummis Introduces Bill to Protect Firefighters and Communities from Wildfire Threats
better able to protect our communities and forests.” “Fire retardant is one of the most effective tools … damage caused by out-of-control fires. Entire forests, homes, wildlife, and human lives are at stake
Barrasso, Capito Introduce Growing America’s Small Businesses and Manufacturing Act
Investment Now (RAIN) Coalition, Business Roundtable, USTelecom, American Forest & Paper Association, American Exploration & Production Council, National Restaurant Association
Lummis, Crapo, Risch Release Statements Praising New USFS Chief
21st chief of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. “President Trump and Secretary Rollins have made … naming Tom Schultz to lead the U.S. Forest Service,”said Lummis.“Tom is a University of Wyoming graduate
Lummis, Crapo, Risch Release Statements Praising New USFS Chief
21st chief of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. “President Trump and Secretary Rollins have made … naming Tom Schultz to lead the U.S. Forest Service,”said Lummis.“Tom is a University of Wyoming graduate
Barrasso, Bennet Introduce Bill to Keep Ski Fees Local
Development (SHRED) Act. This bipartisanlegislationwill allow local National Forests to retain a portion of annual fees paid … areas operating on Forest Service lands. In exchange for using some of America’s most stunning forestlands
Senator Lummis and Rep. Maloy Introduce Resolution to Block Rule Authorizing USFS Overreach
Congressional Review Act resolution to block the U.S. Forest Service’s (USFS) Criminal Prohibitions Rule. The rule grants … Forest Service law enforcement authority to enforce state laws on National Forest lands. Additionally, the rule incorporates state
Hageman Champions Private Property Rights Against Federal Intrusion
managing the resources that it has, with catastrophic forest and prairie fires and insect and noxious weed infestations
Barrasso Bill Honors Nation’s Wildland Firefighters with Congressional Gold Medal
firefighters risk their lives each day to protect forests and communities across Wyoming and the West,”said Senator … firefighters so they can continue to defend our forests and lands well into the future.” Our nation
Barrasso: We Need the Wildfire Prevention Act
long we should shower. “Yet they neglect our forests. “They put up roadblocks to forest management tools that … Senate, I’ve been working to promote effective forest management practices at every level. “Today, I introduced
Barrasso Introduces The Wildfire Prevention Act
introducedlegislationto dramatically reduce destructive wildfire risk and improve forest health. Around 63 million of the 193 million acres … National Forest System are at severe risk of catastrophic wildfires due to the lack of proper forest restoration
Barrasso Applauds Withdraw of Misguided Old Growth Forest Amendment
Biden administration announced it is withdrawing the U.S. Forest Service’s proposed Old Growth Amendment. This amendment would … forced a unilateral approach to managing old growth forests without carefully considering unique local factors in places like