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For a second year in a row, Washington and the 4th Congressional District are facing the worst wildfires in the state’s recorded history. One year ago, the Carlton Complex fire broke out in Okanogan County, and at the time it was the most destructive our state’s history, burning over 250,000 acres, destroying hundreds of homes and businesses, and devastating the environment. Now the people of Washington are once again enduring another catastrophic wildlife season – far surpassing the scale of the devastation experienced last year. The amount of land burning in Washington is the equivalent of the state of Rhode Island. Many of these fires continue to burn, even as federal, state, and local agencies and officials work tirelessly to contain them. Communities across the state are mourning the tragic loss of three firefighters who fell in the line of duty on August 19th while battling the Twisp Fire in Okanogan County. We remember and mourn the loss of three brave young men: Andrew Zajac, Richard Wheeler, and Tom Zbyszewski. Our prayers are with their families and their loved ones. The heartbreaking loss of life is a sober reminder of the dangerous conditions facing many residents. To protect our communities and battle the wildfires, firefighters from across the U.S., as well as Australia and New Zealand, have joined the fight, and we owe them our deepest gratitude and thanks. Additionally, the thousands of first responders, and volunteers, and National Guard service members who have worked around the clock – at great personal risk – to fight the blaze deserve recognition for their heroic and selfless efforts. I have seen firsthand how our communities have pulled together to help one another during these trying times. Our communities in Central and Eastern Washington are resolute, resilient, and have come together to confront the many challenges facing them. The outpouring of support and efforts of volunteers from all over the state and country – who provide shelter to survivors, cook meals, and unload trucks of relief supplies – is a testament to the spirit and determination of Washingtonians and our neighbors. However, help is needed still as the current fires have only worsened what was already a perilous situation, with more and more homes being destroyed, families being displaced, and severe economic hardship expected in the aftermath. We must remember the losses caused by the catastrophic wildfires of the last two years, and Congress must continue to push to improve forest health and to ensure that this does not happen again.
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I am grateful for Secretary Mattis’ honorable service. A fellow Washingtonian, he has served our nation with distinction and honor. Every American can be proud of his record both in uniform as a U.S. Marine and as Secretary of Defense. Our nation owes him our gratitude. Secretary Mattis has shown himself to be a man who exemplifies duty and patriotism and a true role model, not just for every young Tri-Citian, but for every American.

Watch live as President Trump signs the 2018 Farm Bill into law. Thank you, President Trump, for signing this critical legislation on behalf of Farm Country. The 2018 Farm Bill is a major accomplishment that gives Central Washington farmers and agriculture producers across the country much-needed certainty and a secure safety net.

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President Trump Participates in a Signing Ceremony for H.R. 2, the “Agriculture Improvement Act”
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December 20 at 11:50 AM

Watch LIVE as President Trump participates in a signing ceremony for H.R. 2, the “Agriculture Improvement Act.”

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