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A wildfire prevention bill, which includes a repeal of the “Roadless Rule,” moved favorably out of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Wednesday, in an 11-9 vote.

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Alaska, American West, Utah

Who
Utah Sen. Mike Lee; Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso; Sens. Ron Wyden, Maria Cantwell, Alex Padilla, and Martin Heinrich; Jordan Roberts; Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; The Wilderness Society
What
A wildfire prevention bill, which includes a repeal of the “Roadless Rule,” moved favorably out of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Wednesday, in an 11-9 vote.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:43:20 GMT · 5h 20m ago
Where
Alaska, American West, Utah ·
Why
Opponents of the Roadless Rule, such as Sen. Lee, argue it increased wildfire risk, endangered communities, and limited economic activity, while proponents argue its repeal would increase fire threats and public cost.
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The potential repeal of the Roadless Rule could open up approximately 60 million acres of national forests, predominantly in Alaska and the American West, to road construction and timber harvesting, potentially altering landscapes and economic activities, but also increasing wildfire risks by making more areas accessible to human-caused ignitions according to some studies.

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