Today, the U.S. Forest Service announced $182 million in retroactive Secure Rural Schools (SRS) payments for 2024. This decision follows the December 18, 2025, three-year reauthorization of the program, which was supported by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ). Congress first enacted the Secure Rural Schools…
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced new steps to protect and restore the Second Amendment rights of American veterans. In a reversal of a decades-long policy, the VA will no longer report veterans to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s…
Today, the House of Representatives passed the SAVE America Act, which would require ID to vote in federal elections. This legislation builds on the text of the SAVE Act, which was also supported by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ). According to a 2025 study conducted by…
This morning, the House Committee on Small Business unanimously advanced the Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act. Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) is part of a bipartisan coalition seeking to codify the Office of Native American Affairs (ONAA) within the Small Business Administration (SBA) by adding…
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Wildland firefighting is demanding work. Long hours on the fireline, high-stress environments, and extended time away from family can take a toll on both physical and mental health.
That’s why we’re committed to investing in a comprehensive approach to firefighter health and well-being, built specifically around the unique experiences and needs of wildland firefighters.
Through the Federal Wildland Firefighter Health and Wellbeing Program, we’re expanding support in key areas, including behavioral health, environmental and occupational health, and physical health and readiness.
Taking care of our own is part of the mission. Learn more about the program and resources at health.nifc.gov.
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Wildland firefighting is demanding work. Long hours on the fireline, high-stress environments, and extended time away from family can take a toll on both physical and mental health.
That’s why we’re committed to investing in a comprehensive approach to firefighter health and