After a fire-riddled 15 months, Giant Sequoias get a lifeline with a new bill

An aggressive bipartisan bill to curb fire catastrophes in Sequoia National Forest is looking to pass later this year, if not earlier. The proposed legislation is led by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield-23) and co-author House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) with 75 cosponsors, including Democratic support from Texas Rep Henry…