'That Is Unacceptable': Janelle Bynum Rips Trump Over Forest Service Staff Cuts

During a speech on the House floor on Monday, Rep. Janelle Bynum (D-OR) spoke about staffing cuts to the U.S. Forest Service.

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00:00Mr. Speaker, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Speaker, I only have one minute today, but I wish I had six or seven.

00:16Wildfire season is upon us. Over the weekend, we saw the Cram Fire in Central Oregon grow to more

00:23than 95,000 acres, making it the largest wildfire of the year so far in the United States. I'm grateful

00:32for the firefighters and local authorities who bravely responded and who are continuing to fight

00:38the flames. And thanks to them, the fire is now over 70% contained. But Mr. Speaker, Mr. Speaker,

00:47Mr. Speaker, while Oregon firefighters are out saving lives and homes, President Trump is freezing

00:55the funding they rely on, and that is unacceptable. Whether it's for pushing out evacuation alerts or

01:00maintaining shelters, this funding is key to keeping our neighbors safe and prepared. That's

01:06why I can't stop and won't stop fighting to ensure our communities have the resources they need.

01:12And to my constituents, please continue to follow the direction of local authorities,

01:17have an evacuation plan, and prepare a go-bag. Mr. Speaker, I yield back.

01:23Thank you. For the purposes, the gentleman from Georgia seek recognition.

01:26I ask unanimous consent to address the happenings.