U.S. Congressman Joe Neguse has introduced a legislative package including several bills that would significantly increase investments to tackle wildfires, according to a news release from his office. Neguse, the co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional.
Oregon senators introduce three wildfire bills
That includes the Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act, the Smoke Planning and Research Act, and the Wildfire Smoke Relief Act.
Posted: Jul 21, 2021 6:14 PM
Posted By: Tyler Ridgle
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today introduced three bills to help the public, businesses, and agricultural operators combat the effects of wildfire smoke, and recover from the damage it causes.
That includes the Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act, the Smoke Planning and Research Act, and the Wildfire Smoke Relief Act.
This is the latest in a years-long effort by Merkley and Wyden to help prevent, fight, and recover from increasingly severe wildfires. The bills also fall in line as the Bootleg fire continues to grow at a fast pace.