Last week, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and U.S. Rep. Scott Peters (D-Calif.) introduced the bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act.

"Decades of fire suppression, coupled with poor forest management, have resulted in larger and more severe wildfires that threaten our air, water, and climate. To address the growing threat of catastrophic wildfires, we must remove the regulatory barriers that hinder our ability to actively manage our forests. The American Conservation Coalition Action and our nearly 50,000 young conservative members across the country applaud this effort to restore the health of America's forests and ultimately protect our environment," said Chris Barnard, president of American Conservation Coalition Action.

"American Forests applauds the bipartisan introduction of the Fix Our Forests Act, which offers a suite of wildfire solutions that will not only advance new tools, technologies and partnerships needed to confront the wildfire crisis but will also improve the transparency and accountability of urgent wildfire mitigation investments. American Forests supports the legislation and looks forward to continuing work with the cosponsors to strengthen provisions that will help ensure our forested landscapes and communities are equipped to recover in the aftermath of severe wildfire events," stated Patrick Holmes, senior policy advisor at American Forests.

"Americans support comprehensive, effective, and proactive solutions to our nation's wildfire and smoke crisis. The American Forest Resource Council applauds Chairman Westerman for introducing the bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act that promotes science-based active forest management on our unhealthy, overstocked and fire-prone federal forests," said Travis Joseph, president of American Forest Resource Council.

"As demonstrated by its broad group of bipartisan sponsors, the Fix Our Forests Act represents a commonsense approach to improving forest management activities on federal and tribal lands," commented Scott Thon, president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Energy.

"The Boone and Crockett Club appreciates the bipartisan work of Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Congressman Scott Peters (D-CA) for introducing a strong forest management bill in the U.S. House of Representatives," remarked Tony Schoonen, CEO of Boone and Crockett Club.

"Catastrophic wildfires continue to wreak havoc on our federal forests," noted Jeff Crane, president and CEO of Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation.

"EEI and our member companies commend Chairman Bruce Westerman and Representative Scott Peters for introducing the Fix Our Forests Act," stated Dan Brouillette, president and CEO of Edison Electric Institute.

"The loss of life due to extreme wildfire sweeping through our towns has tragically become an all too common occurrence," said Rev. Dr. Jessica Moerman, president and CEO of Evangelical Environmental Network.

"The Forest Landowners Association commends Chairman Westerman and Congressman Peters for introducing the Fix Our Forests Act," commented representatives from Forest Landowners Association.

"Federal regulations have unnecessarily delayed or prevented proactive forest management in America’s National Forests," remarked Tim O’Hara, interim president at Forest Resources Association.

"As megafire crises grow larger with each fire season we need policy solutions reflecting urgency," emphasized Matt Weiner, CEO at Megafire Action.

"We applaud Chairman Westerman (R-AR-04) for their efforts addressing wildfire crisis as climate changes,” stated David P. Tenny from National Alliance of Forest Owners.

"The devastating wildfires threatening life are consequences exacerbated by climate change,” observed Larry Wright Jr., executive director at National Congress of American Indians.

"Managing increasingly challenging wildfire seasons requires collaboration from all parties,” noted Mary Mitsos from National Forest Foundation.

"The health emergency due to wildfires is being addressed through fuels reduction,” commented Kurt Dyroff from National Wild Turkey Federation.

"TNC appreciates efforts preventing catastrophic wildfires through improved forest management,” stated Kameran Onley from The Nature Conservancy.

"PG&E supports legislation expediting permitting approvals reducing barriers essential for keeping powerlines clear,” remarked Patti Poppe from Pacific Gas & Electric Corporation.

"We need rapid acceleration before it’s too late,” concluded Brian Yablonski from The Property & Environment Research Center.

To learn more about the Fix Our Forests Act click here.