On the other hand, Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, said, “We are united as a delegation to help our neighbors recover and rebuild from these tragic fires. California will receive the resources we need in the supplemental package the House will pass…”
Meanwhile, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi said, “Congress has an urgent responsibility to the California families whose lives have been upended by the disastrous wildfires. We must provide these communities with the resources they need to recover, rebuild, and heal during this heartbreaking time.”
White House did not request funding for California wildfire victims
Last month, the White House requested the Congress for additional funding of $44 billion for FY 2018. It will use the money to address the ongoing recovery efforts of states affected by disasters.
The Trump administration recognized that California wildfire victims are “struggling to rebuild their homes and communities.” However, it did not request supplemental funding for them. It only requested targeted tax relief. Its action angered California lawmakers including Senators Dianne Feinstein and Kamala Harris.
