Washington, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Mike Kennedy issued the following press release:
Congressman Mike Kennedy (UT-03) introduced the Targeted Operations to Remove Catastrophic Hazards (TORCH) Act. This legislation honors the legacy of the late Congressman Doug LaMalfa of California and advances critical, common-sense reforms to forest management that will protect Western communities from the devastating impacts of catastrophic wildfires
"I'm proud to introduce the TORCH Act in honor of its original author, my late colleague, Rep. Doug LaMalfa, whose steadfast leadership on forest health continues to guide this work," said Congressman Mike Kennedy. "This legislation stands with our nation's foresters, giving them the tools they need to responsibl...