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On the recordJuly 21, 2025
Wildfire season is upon us. Over the weekend, we saw the Cram fire in central Oregon grow to more than 95,000 acres, making it the largest wildfire of the year so far in the United States. I am grateful for the firefighters and local authorities who bravely responded and who are continuing to fight the flames. Thanks to them, the fire is now over 70 percent contained. Mr. Speaker, while Oregon firefighters are out, saving lives and homes, President Trump is freezing the funding they rely on. That is unacceptable. Whether it is for pushing out evacuation alerts or maintaining shelters, this funding is key to keeping our neighbors safe and prepared. That is why I can't stop, and I won't stop fighting to ensure our communities have the resources they need. I ask my constituents to please continue to follow the direction of local authorities. Have an evacuation plan. Prepare a go bag.
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Janelle Bynum
Oregon

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Addressing the impact of wildfires in Oregon and funding issues during a speech.

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