CURTIS WILDFIRE EMISSIONS PREVENTION BILL UNANIMOUSLY PASSES COMMITTEE

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. John Curtis issued the following press release:

U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) today applauded the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee's unanimous passage of the Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act (WEPA), bipartisan legislation to streamline states' use of prescribed fires to prevent wildfire emissions, protect ecosystems and wildlife habitats, and make American forests and communities safer, healthier, and cleaner. The bill-led by Senator Curtis-is cosponsored by EPW Chair Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), John Boozman (R-AR), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Mark Kelly (D-AZ).

"Today's unanimous approval by the Committee brings us one step closer to addressing the glaring ...