Political Quotes

“Federal support is critical to ensure volunteer fire departments are able to safely and effectively respond to wildland fires. The bipartisan amendment I offer today with my colleagues, Representatives Ruiz of California and Peter King of New York, would help ensure that we have stronger support for our volunteer fire departments across our country. I urge my colleagues to support this amendment that has been supported by the Congressional Fire Service Institute, the International Association of Fire Chiefs, and National Volunteer Fire Council. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Polis). The amendment was agreed to. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as follows: flame wildfire suppression reserve fund (including transfers of funds) For necessary expenses for large fire suppression operations of the Department of Agriculture and as a reserve fund for suppression and Federal emergency response activities, $315,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That such amounts are only available for transfer to the ``Wildland Fire Management'' account following a declaration by the Secretary in accordance with section 502 of the FLAME Act of 2009 (43 U.S.C. 1748a).…”