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Senate committee backs resolution urging federal support for national forests and US Forest Service funding
Summary
AJR 10, a resolution urging Congress and the president to maintain support for the U.S. Forest Service and its work in California, was moved out of committee after members highlighted federal share of forestlands and wildfire and watershed impacts.
Assemblymember Rogers presented AJR 10, a joint resolution calling on the president and Congress to maintain or restore funding and support for the U.S. Forest Service, noting that 57% of California forestland is federally administered and that federal stewardship affects fire risk, watersheds and local economies.
Michael Chen of Audubon California and other conservation groups testified in support, citing long‑term bird and habitat declines and the need for federal engagement. Supporters said the resolution is aimed at encouraging predictable federal funding and policy to protect forests and related ecosystems.
Senators who spoke supported the measure while urging nonpartisan framing. Senator Laird moved adoption and praised the resolution’s focus on preserving federal commitments to forest management. Senator Grove said she would support the resolution but objected to political language that might complicate federal relations.
Action: The committee adopted AJR 10 by roll call and left the measure on call for absent members; the chair recorded the motion as adopted and the resolution was reported out of committee.
Background: The resolution asks federal officials to resist proposed cuts and maintain programs that support forest health, watershed protection and related local jobs.
Next steps: AJR 10 proceeds to the Senate floor for further legislative action.
