“Every time I meet with wildland firefighters, they tell me the same thing: wildfire season is getting worse,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “Our communities need Washington to act now and deliver the resources they need to prevent, combat, and recover from wildfires. I applaud the bipartisan backing my vital legislation received in committee, and I urge its immediate consideration on the Sente floor.”
In brief · After the bill cleared the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, she said worsening wildfire seasons require federal resources for prevention, firefighting and recovery, and she pushed for a quick floor vote. (AI-written summary of the source)
“This shouldn’t be a partisan issue. My commonsense, bipartisan legislation would invest in proven prevention, mitigation, and recovery efforts our firefighters, businesses, and families need to keep them safe. It’s time for my colleagues to come to the table at get this done.”
In brief · In reintroducing the bill amid the Southern California fires, she said the West urgently needs more support to prevent and fight increasingly dangerous, costly wildfires. (AI-written summary of the source)
