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National Preparedness for Wildfires Moved to Highest Level

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This week the National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group raised the National Preparedness Level to 5, its highest level indicating high fire activity with increasing threats. The last time the National Preparedness Level was raised to 5 was July 1, 2008 and remained at this highest level for 22 days.  A raised preparedness level indicates a high degree of wildfire activity, a major…

Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act (H.R. 1526)

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Reporting H.R. 1526 Out of Committee (Passed by Voice Vote) This bill renews the federal government’s commitment to manage federal forests for the benefit of rural schools and counties, improves forest health, and helps prevent catastrophic wildfires. Hastings ANS – Forest Package Legislation (Passed by Voice Vote) This amendment combined several proposals to address the forest…

Ensuring Public Involvement in the Creation of National Monuments Act (H.R. 1459)

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Reporting H.R. 1459 Out of Committee (Passed 26-14. View Roll Call Vote) This bill would the Antiquities Act to require that the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) apply to presidential declarations. This bill prevents future abuse and backdoor maneuvers to lock up lands without local input. Grijalva Amendment .025 – Undermines Legislation and Exempts Unilateral Presidential…