04/09/2025
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"I request that you include these documents in the permanent record of the hearing, as they articulate Western Governors' policy positions..."
"Most important to this issue is the reality that human caused climate change has increased droughts; in turn, this has increased fire risk and prevalence in the West."
"Rather than supporting H.R. 7978 in the name of fire safety, we urge support by the House for legislation which focuses on science-based methods to mitigate wildfire risk."
"H.R. 7978 is a misguided step in the wrong direction that will not adequately protect communities from wildfire."