Bipartisan California Congressional Delegation Applauds President Biden’s Major Disaster Declaration for Los Angeles County Fires

On January 8, California’s U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff led 47 bipartisan members of the California Congressional delegation in urging President Biden to grant Governor Gavin Newsom’s request for a major disaster declaration in response to the devastating ongoing impacts of the Palisades, Eaton, Franklin, and Hurst fires, and the ongoing windstorm event in Los Angeles County. President Biden swiftly approved Governor Gavin Newsom’s request for the major disaster declaration, reflecting the need to ensure timely relief for Los Angeles County residents impacted by these disasters. The full text of the letter is available here.