Earthjustice Slams House Vote on Fix Our Forests Act
September 24, 2024
September 24, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 24 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice issued the following news release:
Today, the House of Representatives passed the Fix Our Forests Act. While proponents of the bill claim it will address forest management and wildfires, it would primarily undermine bedrock environmental laws like the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Endangered Species Act (ESA) while harming the ability to protect communities from wildfire. After the vote, Earth . . .
Today, the House of Representatives passed the Fix Our Forests Act. While proponents of the bill claim it will address forest management and wildfires, it would primarily undermine bedrock environmental laws like the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Endangered Species Act (ESA) while harming the ability to protect communities from wildfire. After the vote, Earth . . .