The Forest Service is helping low-income communities take action to plan for and mitigate threats from wildfires. Funding from the Community Wildfire Defense Grant program protects communities, infrastructure and natural resources people depend on for their livelihoods. https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/fire/grants
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A bipartisan group of U.S. senators led by Steve Daines met with top Chinese officials in Beijing on May 7. Discussions focused on trade relations—including agriculture—and international security issues such as fentanyl trafficking.
Senator Steve Daines is leading a bipartisan Senate delegation on a visit to China focused on technology and innovation. The group will meet Chinese officials and tour tech businesses as part of efforts aimed at strengthening U.S.-China understanding.
Senators Steve Daines and Maria Cantwell introduced a resolution marking May 5 as National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. The measure seeks greater recognition for victims like Hanna Harris while calling attention to ongoing challenges facing Native communities.
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