Governor Gavin Newsom was in Washington, D.C., today, engaging with congressional leaders to advocate for supplemental recovery funding for the Los Angeles wildfires, discuss voting rights, and address economic issues.
"This week I met with members of Congress and federal partners to advocate for supplemental recovery funding for last January’s Los Angeles firestorms. Survivors have made one thing clear: the cost of rebuilding is the biggest obstacle. California has always stepped up for this country in moments of crisis. Now we need the President and Congress to step up for the people of Los Angeles," Governor Gavin Newsom said.
He met with New Jersey Senator Andy Kim, who serves on the Homeland Security Committee, and members of the California Congressional Delegation, including Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, and Representatives Brad Sherman, Judy Chu, and George Whitesides. Additional conversations were held with Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock and Delaware Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester.
Newsom also joined the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) for a roundtable discussion focused on defending immigrant communities, protecting voting rights, and pushing back against efforts to dismantle minority representation through redistricting. They also discussed the urgent need for long-term wildfire recovery funding for Los Angeles.
This visit built on yesterday's efforts, which included meetings with U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to discuss wildfire recovery and Tijuana River contamination, and with House Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and members of the Congressional Black Caucus regarding threats to democracy and voting rights.