California Governor Gavin Newsom has formally requested nearly $40 billion in wildfire recovery aid from members of Congress. This request comes in the wake of the devastating wildfires that swept through Southern California, claiming the lives of at least 29 individuals and destroying over 16,000 structures.
In a letter addressed to key members of the House Appropriations Committee, including House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Newsom outlined the urgent need for financial assistance to support the immediate and long-term recovery efforts in the affected communities.
