Fix Our Forests: The Need for Urgent Action One Year After the L.A. Wildfires.

The House Committee on Natural Resources GOP Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a hearing on February 4, 2026, titled "Fix Our Forests: The Need for Urgent Action One Year After the L.A. Wildfires." The hearing focused on wildfire prevention, forest management, and community resilience following the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. Witnesses and members discussed the bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act (FOFA), emphasizing the need for proactive forest management, streamlined regulatory processes, and improved coordination among federal, state, and local agencies. Testimony highlighted the importance of funding for fuel reduction projects, prescribed burns, and infrastructure hardening to reduce wildfire risk and insurance costs. The hearing also addressed challenges such as bureaucratic delays, legal system abuses affecting insurance affordability, and the critical role of technology like the Watch Duty app for real-time wildfire alerts. While no specific contract awards or procurement actions were detailed, the discussion underscored the need for legislative and budgetary support to enable effective wildfire mitigation and recovery efforts.