On the recordJuly 17, 2018
This amendment offsets the $10 million increase for fuels management by reducing from the forest products. Unlike the forest products line item, which funds timber sales, the hazardous fuels program is focused exclusively on reducing wildfire risks and employs a wide range of tools, including prescribed fire, mechanical fuels reduction, and thinning activities. Increasing funding for hazardous fuels management can save lives. And when we consider the priority of forest products versus the opportunity to thin these fuels, I think the priority is clear, for saving lives, for saving property, and saving our environment. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Carbajal). The amendment was rejected. The Acting CHAIR. The Chair understands that amendment No. 38 will not be offered. Amendment No. 39 Offered by Mr. Grothman The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 39 printed in House Report 115-830.
