John Curtis: “I hope the House will act quickly on this legislation.”

With every passing day, the threat to our communities, our lands, and our very lives grows more severe. That is why it makes no sense to leave a critical tool like controlled burns off the table.

I urge him to reconsider.

This bipartisan bill is a commonsense fix that makes it easier for builders to identify American-made materials, cut through bureaucracy, and get more affordable homes built faster.

Americans deserve confidence that public institutions serve them — not presidents, political parties, wealthy interests, or members of powerful families.