Catastrophic wildfires are destroying our forests, homes, and communities. We can’t afford more delays—Congress must act now.

The bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471) is a solution we need. This critical legislation, sponsored by Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA), will streamline forest management, reduce fuel loads, and help prevent devastating wildfires before they ignite.

Wildfires are burning hotter, faster, and more destructively than ever. In just 2024 alone, over 7 million acres have been scorched, with billions of dollars in damage and thousands of families displaced. We must act to restore forest health and protect our communities.

The House of Representatives passed the Fix Our Forests Act in January with bipartisan support, but the Senate has yet to act. We need your voice to urge the Senate to pass this bill without delay and send it to the President's desk! Please take two minutes to send a message in the form below.

Why the Fix Our Forests Act Matters:

• Restores Forest Health – The bill allows for more effective, science-based forest thinning and fuels reduction to reduce wildfire risk.
• Cuts Red Tape – It simplifies environmental reviews and removes bureaucratic delays that slow down critical wildfire prevention projects.
• Increases Collaboration – Encourages cooperation between federal, state, tribal, and local land managers to create a unified response to wildfire risks.
• Expands Management Areas – Increases the size of existing Categorical Exclusions (CEs) for forest treatments from 3,000 or 4,500 acres to 10,000 acres, allowing more proactive management.
• Stops Frivolous Litigation – Fixes the "Cottonwood" decision to prevent unnecessary lawsuits from obstructing vital forest restoration projects.
• Saves Water – Forest thinning helps conserve billions of gallons of water annually, protecting aquifers and ensuring water flows for communities, farms, and wildlife.
   
  Without urgent action, our forests will remain vulnerable to extreme wildfires. We cannot wait for another disaster. The Fix Our Forests Act is a common-sense, bipartisan solution that will prevent destruction, protect our natural resources, and support our rural communities. Please send a message to your U.S. Senators and urge them to support the Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471). Ask them to push for an immediate vote to pass this legislation and protect our forests.