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On the recordSeptember 22, 2020
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.
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Abigail Spanberger
Democratic · Virginia

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Spanberger advocates for science-based wildfire mitigation instead of H.R. 7978.

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