Make Forests Manageable Again
that into perspective, the average acreage lost to wildfire each year has more than doubled since … fact, nine of America’s ten most catastrophic wildfires have occurred since the Roadless Rule was handed down
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Weekly Column: Secure Rural Schools Extension Provides Better Footing For Idaho's Rural Counties
support public services like road maintenance, infrastructure, education, wildfire mitigation and other efforts to address public safety
My New Year’s Resolution: Lower the Volume, Raise the Results
parties on legislation to support rural hospitals, improve wildfire mitigation, give livestock haulers common sense flexibility, reduce unnecessary
Reflecting on Legislative Wins
better forest management in order to prevent devastating wildfires. This legislation received excellent bipartisan support, and I look
Key Forestry Bill Moves Through the Senate
resulting in the prevention and mitigation of uncontrollable wildfires. As the first bill passed out of the House … passage, those who constantly face the dangers of wildfires and communities who rely on the forest products industry
What The Government Owes The People
feeling it, too. After last summer’s wildfires, ranchers are still waiting for federal support to help with
In the face of flames, foresight is our greatest defense
stark reminder of the ever-present threat of wildfire in Utah. In Sevier and Piute counties, the story … essential for slowing the spread of future wildfires and reducing their intensity, giving firefighters a crucial advantage
Weekly Column: Investing In America's Forests And Watersheds
benefit drinking water quality and improve resilience to wildfire and climate change; Make a technical change
Protecting Arkansas Communities in the Wake of Natural Disasters
hurricane season, states in the west battle wildfires, and winter weather peeks around the corner, it is vital
Weekly Column: A New Direction On Improving Forest Health
smoke-filled skies and the threat of wildfires. But, while the Trump Administration’s forest health reforms … from more than 1,400 fires statewide. Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles at the beginning
200 days of Progress: Republican Wins for America’s Future
reconciliation process, an overdue measure to reduce catastrophic wildfires and insect infestations, while also providing certainty
Blowing Away the Lava Ridge Wind Project—for Good
concerns about the Minidoka National Historic Site, grazing, wildfire response, and more. For four years, the Biden administration
Paducah Sun Op-ed: U.S. Senator Rand Paul on disaster assistance bill
seeking federal assistance to recover from hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and other natural disasters. As Chairman of the Senate
Washington Examiner Op-Ed: Why I Will Vote Against the Republican Budget
another possible $300 billion for California wildfires. The deficit was projected to be slightly less than $2 trillion … military-border bill and the $300 billion California wildfire bill, and the deficit this year will likely
The West deserves a say in public lands
grazing, mining access, and energy development. Meanwhile, wildfires in mismanaged federal forests level our landscapes and communities
Laying Out My Priorities as Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee
women protecting our communities from catastrophic wildfire. I look forward to working with the administration to make this
House Passage of the Fix Our Forests Act
January 24, 2025 Weekly Columns The devastating wildfires in California serve as a reminder that we must change … forest management practices to help prevent future catastrophic wildfires. This week, I was proud of the strong bipartisan
Better Management for Arkansas’ Forests
devastation in the wake of the California wildfires. My thoughts have been with those who have lost homes … Healthy forests have direct impacts not only on wildfire prevention, but air quality, carbon emission reduction, water quality
Emergency Preparedness
Johnson's remarks BIG News The Los Angeles wildfires are truly tragic. Unfortunately, California’s policies make … their forests healthy and decrease the risk of wildfires. We need proper forest management across America to prevent
Bad Policy Served as Kindling for California’s Wildfires
Wall Street Journal discussing the California Wildfires. Via The Wall Street Journal: Bad Policy Served as Kindling … California’s Wildfires Bad forest and water management, misplaced priorities and price controls all played a role
A Flash Point in the Biden-Harris Border Crisis
piles limit visibility, hinder movement, and can cause wildfires. As a representative to a border-district, I invited
A Flash Point in the Biden-Harris Border Crisis
piles limit visibility, hinder movement, and can cause wildfires. As a representative to a border-district, I invited