House Passes Forest Management Bill as Wildfires Devastate Southern California

The bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act aims to reform forest management practices but faces criticism from environmental groups and uncertainty in the Senate.

• The Fix Our Forests Act passed the House of Representatives in a 279-141 vote with bipartisan support, including 64 Democrats.
• The bill seeks to streamline environmental reviews, limit litigation, and prioritize forest thinning projects to reduce wildfire risks.
• Critics, including environmental groups, argue the legislation weakens protections for endangered species and favors logging interests over ecological concerns.
• The legislation comes as wildfires in the Los Angeles area have killed over two dozen people, displaced tens of thousands, and caused billions in damages.
• The bill's future in the Senate remains uncertain, with at least seven Democratic votes required to overcome a filibuster, and debates over tying it to disaster aid ongoing.

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