Wildfires and Forest Management
The catastrophic wildfires facing our region are, unfortunately, something we have come to expect during the dry, summer months, and I am committed to working with local officials to ensure we have the resources we need to prepare, prevent, and recover when the time comes.
I have seen firsthand how our communities have worked together to help one another during these natural disasters. Firefighters from across the U.S. have joined the fight and volunteers from all over the state and country provide support and relief to displaced residents. These men and women put their lives on the line to protect our homes, businesses, and communities throughout wildfire season.
I introduced the Fair Pay for Federal Firefighters Act to deliver on my promise to our Central Washington heroes by enacting a short-term solution to prevent the United States Department of Agriculture from enacting scheduled pay cuts for our federal firefighters due to a lack of funds.
I have also been working diligently to ensure our farmers are not devastated by these disasters, which is why I introduced legislation to require the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) to carry out research and implement a crop insurance product that covers losses due to smoke exposure.
More on Wildfires and Forest Management
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement upon committee passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) introduced the Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025 to boost aerial wildfire suppression and combat fire threats using excess military aircraft and parts.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement upon passage of the Fix Our Forests Act in the United States House of Representatives.
Over 80 million acres of forests in the United States are overgrown and undermanaged, primarily due to burdensome federal regulations. These conditions are the kindling to the wildfires that ravage our lands every year, a challenge Central Washington is certainly no stranger to.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement on the United States Forest Service decision to withdraw their proposed changes to the National Old Growth Amendment.
States across the western United States are being ravaged by intense wildfires, especially here in Washington. Every day, our wildland firefighters, pilots, and emergency response teams are on the front lines trying to suppress damaging fires while protecting communities across the state.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) issued the following statement in opposition to the Biden Administration’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a proposed National Old-Growth Amendment.
