Political Quotes

“Mr. Chair, I rise today in support of my amendment to the Fix Our Forests Act. =========================== NOTE =========================== On September 24, 2024, page H5693, in the first column, the following appeared: Mr. HARDER. Mr. Chair, I rise today . . . . The online version has been corrected to read: Mr. HARDER of California. Mr. Chair, I rise today . . . ========================= END NOTE ========================= Our wildland firefighters are heroes. They are at the front lines of combating this wildfire crisis every day. They work in hazardous conditions, inhaling toxic smoke and enduring temperatures of up to 1,300 degrees Fahrenheit, all the while working up to 18 hours a day. Our wildland firefighters put their lives on the line to keep our families safe, a job that is so often thankless. When a tragic accident occurs and a wildland firefighter is harmed, it is our responsibility to provide them with everything they need. My amendment will ensure that ill, injured, or deceased firefighters and their loved ones have support and resources through establishing a Casualty Assistance Program at the Department of the Interior. Currently, only a few agencies have this program. For example, the Forest Service. Unfortunately, the Department of the Interior does not.…”