House Republican Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 1873, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act. Introduced by Representative Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), the legislation streamlines the process for the management of vegetation near electrical infrastructure on public lands.
“This is a win-win for our federal lands and our electrical grid,” said McMorris Rodgers. “This common sense legislation helps prevent wildfires while ensuring efficient maintenance and operation of our electrical facilities. Thank you to Representative LaMalfa for putting forth a solution that responsibly manages our natural resources while ensuring Americans have access to safe and reliable power.”