Protecting Montana Communities from Deadly Wildfires,
Improving Forest Health and Supporting Rural
Jobs
What’s New:
Last week, I introduced, along with Democratic Senator
Dianne Feinstein, a major bipartisan forest management reform bill.
The bipartisan
legislation increases active management of federal forests, cuts red tape,
reduces frivolous litigation and gives the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) the
tools it needs to better protect our communities from deadly
wildfires.
For more information on my bipartisan bill, click
HERE.
Why It Matters:
We must
protect our communities from deadly wildfires, support timber jobs and
improve forest health, especially as
Montanans are battling the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
That’s why
I worked tirelessly with conservationists, wildlife organizations,
local leaders, fire officials, and members from both sides of the aisle
to introduce this major common sense forest management reform bill.
What’s Next:
I will continue working with my
colleagues in Congress to get this bill across the finish line and signed
into law. We must manage our forests or else they will manage
us.
Survey:
Best Wishes,
Steve Daines
United States Senate
