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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
Downing Introduces the Accelerating Forest Management Act
order to speed up active forest management, reduce wildfire risk, and support rural economies. The legislation would permanently … dead and dying timber before it fuels catastrophic wildfire. “Montanans know firsthand the devastation catastrophic wildfires can bring
Farm Bill Passes House: Zinke Secures Huge Wins to Repeal Cottonwood, Support Farmers & Ranchers, Improve Wildlife Conservation
also pushes smarter forest management to reduce wildfire risk and keep our lands healthier for the long haul … forest management projects, address backlogs, and improve wildfire response and habitat management across Montana and the West. Zinke
Zinke Nominates 19 Western Montana Projects for Federal Funding Totaling Over 100 Million Dollars
mountains in Northwest Montana. The area is severely wildfire prone and cellular reception is sporadic at best. This … increases the danger of inadequate supply for wildfire suppression. Congress allocated funding for Phase I of this project
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
Downing, Daines, Sheehy, Zinke 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
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
Downing, Daines, Sheehy 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. “Land … wildlife habitat restoration, reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires, and unlock better access to public lands. I look
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
Downing Secures $2 Million in Funding for Red Lodge Fire Station Upgrades
small community has been hit by extreme wildfires, devastating floods, and complex search-and-rescue missions, and every
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