“It is not acceptable that we continue to see thousands of acres burn because of forest fires, because of poor management on our forests, big kill, and we have these catastrophic situations take place when we are not able to take action.”

American politician

Cathy McMorris Rodgers is an American politician who served from 2005 to 2025 as the U.S. representative for Washington’s 5th congressional district. A Republican, she also served in the Washington House of Representatives and later became chair of the House Republican Conference from 2013 to 2019. Her district covers the eastern third of Washington and includes Spokane. In Congress, she was a leading Republican voice in the House, with her work centered on the responsibilities of representation, party leadership, and public policy.