NEWS: Senate Unanimously Passes Sens. Schiff, Padilla Resolution Honoring Palisades and Eaton Wildfire Survivors

Washington, D.C.— Today, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla’s (both D-Calif.)resolutionwhich observes the one-year anniversary of the Palisades and Eaton wildfires and honors the survivors, the lives lost, and the first responders who risked their lives to protect those communities. The resolution also emphasizes the importance of continued cooperation between federal, state, and local authorities to ensure that those impacted obtain the relief and support they need to rebuild.
“1 year later, the rebuilding process in the Pacific Palisades, Altadena, and other communities across Southern California continues,” and that “continued coordination between Federal, State, and local authorities is required to ensure that those affected by the fires obtain the relief and support they need,”states the resolution text.
“[The Senate] honors and remembers those who lost their lives in the wildfires; recognizes and commends the bravery and selflessness of the first responders who risked their lives to respond and extinguish the wildfires; and affirms its commitment to helping Southern California communities continue to rebuild,”concludes the resolution text.
Background:
Taking office just one month before the wildfires ravaged Southern California, Senator Schiff has introduced and supported numerous of pieces of legislation to help communities rebuild, fight for Californians’ access to affordable home insurance, and protect families from the threat of future wildfires. Schiff has also consistently pushed for disaster aid for California.
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