Wildfires

Rep. Whitesides co-founded an organization dedicated to solving our nation’s megafire crisis, and is now focused on helping Southern California rebuild after a series of firestorms devastated the area. As a member of the bipartisan wildfire caucus, Rep. Whitesides has introduced legislation to protect firefighter pay, streamline disaster recovery efforts, and give our first responders the resources they need to keep us safe.

More on Wildfires

Rep. George Whitesides Introduces BRUSH Act to Improve Wildfire Resilience in Shrublands
May 22, 2025
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. George Whitesides joined Rep. Dave Min to introduce the Building Resiliency and Understanding of Shrublands to Halt (BRUSH) Fires Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the growing threat of wildfires in shrubland ecosystems across the Western United States.

Issues: Wildfires
WATCH: Rep. Whitesides Highlights Importance of Forest Service Workers on House Floor
April 9, 2025
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) spoke on the House floor to blast the decision to terminate U.S. Forest Service workers ahead of fire season, and highlight Southern California’s vulnerability to increased fire danger.

 

Issues: Wildfires

Office Locations

Washington DC Office
1504 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC  20515
Phone: (202) 225-1956
Antelope Valley District Office
1043 West Avenue M4
Suite A
Palmdale, CA  93551
Phone: (661) 839-0532
Santa Clarita Valley District Office
27200 Tourney Rd
Suite 300
Santa Clarita, CA  91355
Phone: (661) 568-4855