The amendment will be considered during the Senate’s twelve hour vote-a-rama, an unusual voting process for the Senate as they shorten debate and vote on competing federal priorities. The wildfire language is expected to pass as only 50 votes are needed during this voting pattern.
RCRC has long been a strong supporter of the WDFA, both independently, and with its partner the California Forest Watershed Alliance (CAFWA), and has supported all budget steps needed to ensure this reform in funding structure for wildfire suppression and forest management activities.
