On the recordJuly 9, 2015
In addition, this legislation would allow States and Federal forests to react faster to catastrophic wildfire events, thereby reducing the future risk to public lands. Finally, this legislation includes a number of collaborative processes for tribal, State, and private contracting, which will lead to healthier and better managed forests. I understand that many of my friends here today may live in areas with a few forests or low risk of wildfire. I ask all my colleagues here today, especially those not in heavily forested areas, to listen to your friends from forested districts. Support this bipartisan, commonsense legislation and help improve the health of our forests. The Acting CHAIR. The Committee will rise informally. The Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Duncan of Tennessee) assumed the chair. ____________________
