Washington, Dec. 2 -- Congressman Joe Neguse issued the following newsletter:
Today, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse, co-chair of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, advanced the Western Wildfire Support Act through the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. In a Subcommittee Hearing, lawmakers received testimony on Neguse's proposal to provide comprehensive resources to prevent wildfires, enhance firefighting efforts, and support communities impacted by year-round wildfire seasons. The bill is championed by Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) in the U.S. Senate.
The hearing was previously delayed by the Republican Shutdown, but public reporting (https://www.eenews.net/articles/senate-panel-sets-long-awaited-hearing-on-public-lan...