United States Forest Service: federal funding.
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Overview
This joint resolution urges the President of the United States to prioritize forest management and wildfire risk reduction efforts within the United States Forest Service. It requests the President to veto any legislation that would defund the agency and calls on Congress to protect and improve these programs, particularly in light of California’s disproportionate impact from wildfires. The resolution emphasizes the importance of proactive forest restoration and hazard fuel reduction to mitigate the devastating effects of wildfires on communities and the environment.
Key provisions
- Calls on the President to support forest management and wildfire risk reduction projects.
- Requests the President to veto legislation defunding the United States Forest Service.
- Opposes cuts to the USFS budget and staffing levels.
- Encourages Congress to protect and improve forest management activities.
- Specifically calls on California’s congressional representatives to oppose cuts to the USFS.
- Highlights the need for increased hazardous fuel treatments.
- Recognizes the significant economic impact of national forests in California.
- Emphasizes the role of USFS employees in land stewardship.
Who is affected
- United States Forest Service
- California Residents
- Federal Government
- Congress
- Wildland Firefighters
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