Dianne Feinstein: “I think this subcommittee is very interested. You are a new Chief. That is always an exciting time.”

There's been no slowdown. She did acknowledge that Republicans have blocked some nominees from moving forward.

I recently sent letters to you and Administrator Bose to include three wildlife overpasses as required mitigation in the pending permit.

Unfortunately, that prediction was all too accurate; although the 2021 Caldor Fire destroyed more homes than nine other disaster in 2021 combined.

I'm pleased to join in the introductions of Kim Lee, who has been nominated to serve on the Northern District of California.