Yesterday, Governor Gavin Newsom kept his legislative momentum going with more bipartisan dialogues in Washington D.C., focusing on gathering essential disaster relief for the LA firestorm survivors. After a successful series of discussions on Capitol Hill the previous day, and with President Trump, he dove back into the trenches with leaders of both the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate. In a statement obtained by gov.ca.gov, Governor Newsom committed to working "with everyone and anyone to see that Californians have the support and resources they need to recover and rebuild."
Meeting with Representative Tom Cole (R), Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Newsom discussed the critical role the committee will play in determining the adequate level of funding needed for the disaster response. Stricken by the widespread destruction, families look towards these meetings hopefully, their futures uncertain but are lying in the decisions made within those Capitol Hill offices. With bipartisan support, the survivors of the LA fires might soon gather the support necessary to stitch their lives back together.
In the afternoon, the Governor's bipartisan outreach stretched to a meeting with New York Senator Chuck Schumer (D), the Senate Minority Leader, as part of these ongoing efforts to secure the required federal disaster assistance. Chronicling a busy schedule, more than 10 Congressional members from both parties have already had the chance to weigh in on these critical discussions, with Californian representatives heavily involved in advocating for the needs of their constituents.
Seized by the urgency of their plight, Governor Newsom has pledged continuous support to the Southern California survivors, ensuring swift action, including cutting red tape and providing relieving aid. Visit gov.ca.gov to keep updated on the Governor's course of action as he continues to advocate for Californians affected by last month's devastating fires.
