Rep. Joe Neguse unveils bills to restore National Park, Forest Service staffing

Rep. Joe Neguse unveils bills to restore National Park, Forest Service staffing

U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse has introduced two new bills aimed at reversing recent staffing cuts at the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service as both agencies face further layoffs ahead of the busy summer season, according to a statement released Tuesday. The Protect Our Parks Act and Save Our Forests Act would require the restoring of funds and rehiring of employees terminated under the Trump Administration’s Department of Government Efficienc…