Hoyer Statement on Fix our Forests Act

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today after a bipartisan coalition in the House passed the Fix Our Forests Act:

"Today, I joined a bipartisan group of House Members to pass the Fix Our Forests Act. This legislation will help prevent devastating megafires like those that have blazed through large swathes of the American West in recent years.These wildfires threaten numerous communities across the country that are on the frontlines of the climate crisis. These disasters also damage our planet by releasing massive amounts of greenhouse gasses. We must balance our work to address pressing climate concerns and enforce key environmental protection laws with our effort to mitigate megafire risk and protect our communities. This bill helps us make progress toward that goal.

"From implementing key climate provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act through my work on the Regional Leadership Council to advancing my proposed Combatting Global Deforestation Act to standing up for the health of Maryland's public lands and waters, I will continue working on new solutions to address the climate crisis."