Washington, Jan. 22 -- Congressman Gabe Evans issued the following press release:
Key stakeholder support is flooding in for Congressman Gabe Evans' Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act. The FIRE Act (https://gabeevans.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-gabe-evans-fire-act-passes-through-energy-and-commerce-committee) ensures that states are not punished for smoke and emissions they cannot control, while still maintaining strong environmental protections.
This bill works to provide clarity and predictability for air quality planning, reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens on manufacturers and communities, and reward proactive wildfire mitigation that protects public health and improves air quality for futur...