California Lawmakers Unite to Push for Federal Wildfire Aid

Bipartisan delegation urges Congress to approve $40 billion for Los Angeles County recovery following devastating January wildfires.

The California congressional delegation, consisting of all 54 members, called on senior congressional leaders to secure additional federal disaster aid for Los Angeles County after January's catastrophic wildfires.
The wildfires burned over 40,000 acres, destroyed more than 16,000 structures, displaced tens of thousands of residents, and caused damages estimated at $164 billion.
Governor Gavin Newsom has requested nearly $40 billion in federal aid to support recovery efforts, including rebuilding infrastructure and assisting affected families and businesses.
President Trump has suggested tying federal aid to conditions, such as changes to state policies, while some lawmakers, including Republicans, oppose attaching such requirements to disaster relief.
Federal disaster funding is being debated as Congress faces a March 14 deadline to pass a budget and avoid a government shutdown.