Doug LaMalfa

AFBF: EPA Will Soon Provide WOTUS Clarity
AFBF: EPA Will Soon Provide WOTUS Clarity
AFBF: EPA Will Soon Provide WOTUS Clarity
Earlier this week, the Environmental Protection Agency announced moves to begin to clarify the Waters of the U.S. rule .  Courtney Briggs, senior director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, says this is good news for farm country.   “...
House Passes Key Land Management Bills
House Passes Key Land Management Bills
House Passes Key Land Management Bills
Many in the Ag community applauded the House's recent passage of two land management bills; the ACRES Act and the Fix Our Forests Act.    Supporters say the Fix Our Forests Act will: Simplify and expedite environmental reviews for forest management projects without reducing environmental standards. End needless delays to forest manage ... Read More ...
Resolution Looks To Allow Firefighters To Use Retardant In 2023
Resolution Looks To Allow Firefighters To Use Retardant In 2023
Resolution Looks To Allow Firefighters To Use Retardant In 2023
On Tuesday, central Washington’s Dan Newhouse, Chair of the Western Caucus, and California’s Doug LaMalfa, Vice Chair, introduced the Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2023.  In addition House Legislation, companion legislation was introduced in the Senate by Wyoming's Cynthia Lummis.   Supporters o...
Schrier’s Forest Restoration Act Clears House Ag Committee
Schrier’s Forest Restoration Act Clears House Ag Committee
Schrier’s Forest Restoration Act Clears House Ag Committee
Last week, the House Ag Committee approved legislation that looks to restore damaged public lands. Earlier this year, Washington Representative Dr. Kim Schrier introduced the National Forest Restoration and Remediation Act. The bipartisan legislation looks to allow the Forest Service to collect and keep the interest earned on settlement funds in order to pay for restoration efforts ...