As more dangerous wildfires threaten Southern California, lawmakers say reforms to forest management are desperately needed, ...

Westerman pointed out that Schumer rejected his Fix Our Forests Act, which would have, among other things, improved the ...

A forest management bill is slated for House floor debate this week. Other wildfire bills have been introduced in the Senate.

As more dangerous wildfires threaten Southern California, lawmakers say reforms to forest management are desperately needed, and the country cannot wait any longer.

Bruce Westerman (R-AR ... of power lines long before this month's windstorm toppled a power line in Southern California and sparked one of the various fires. Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D ...

The Fix Our Forests Act, co-sponsored by Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman ... Harder (D-California) said. After days of moderate winds, gusts will gradually subside in Southern ...

One measure seeks to rein in the powers of the California Coastal Commission ... fuel loads to make communities safer,” said Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), chairman of the House Committee ...

Some Republicans want California to change its forest and ... House Natural Resources Chair Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) said Monday evening that he planned to reintroduce his bipartisan “Fix ...

WASHINGTON -- It would be hard to fault U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., for feeling optimistic as he starts his second term leading the House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee.

The bill aims to expedite procedures under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to enable quicker response to wildfire risks and enhance forest resilience, particularly in areas prone to ...