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New Mexicans are facing another devastating fire season, and the Trump administration needs to listen to the communities living with these impacts every day.

Now, we have to make sure every eligible New Mexican has the resources they need to apply.

I'm proud to see this legislation advance out of the Indian Affairs Committee, a vital step toward getting this bill across the finish line.

This continuing resolution averts another Republican government shutdown, provides stability for families and communities, and gives Congress time to negotiate bipartisan funding bills.