WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Mark Kelly issued the following press release:
Today, Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego introduced the North Rim and Kaibab National Forest Restoration Act (https://www.kelly.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/FLO26105.pdf) to expedite clean up and restoration efforts following last year's devastating Dragon Bravo and White Sage Fires to support local communities and small businesses. The House version (https://crane.house.gov/2025/10/09/rep-crane-announces-legislation-to-fast-track-rebuild-of-grand-canyons-north-rim/) was introduced by Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ-02) in October.
Under normal federal procurement laws, contracting for services like cleanup, rebuilding, and forestry restoration i...