US House Dems condemn Forest Service cuts as Republicans cheer agency’s move West

By: Annie Knox

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: April 17, 2026

Words: 708

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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U.S. House Republicans from Western states laid out a figurative welcome mat for the U.S. Forest Service Thursday as its chief pitched plans to whittle down the agency’s budget, move its headquarters to Salt Lake City and rely more heavily on states to manage millions of acres.

“I think it’s very interesting what you’re proposing to do, and I support it,” said Idaho Republican Rep. Mike Simpson, chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee …

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