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California Governor Requests $40 Billion for Wildfire Recovery

California Governor Gavin Newsom seeks nearly $40 billion in federal aid for Los Angeles amid devastating wildfires, anticipating significant rebuilding expenses.

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  1. Newsom Asks Congress for Nearly $40 Billion for Los Angeles Wildfire Aid

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in relief aid for the Los Angeles area after last month’s destructive wildfires, which could be the nation’s costliest natural disaster in history.

    Newsom Asks Congress for Nearly $40 Billion for Los Angeles Wildfire Aid

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  2. California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for Los Angeles wildfire relief

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfires, which he said could become the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history.

    California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for Los Angeles wildfire relief

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  3. Calif. Gov. Newsom asks Congress for around $40B to rebuild LA after wildfire damages ravage region

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfires, which he said could become the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history.

    Calif. Gov. Newsom asks Congress for around $40B to rebuild LA after wildfire damages ravage region

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Updated: Feb 23rd, 2025, 3:33 PM ET

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California Governor Gavin Newsom has formally requested nearly $40 billion in federal aid to assist Los Angeles in recovering from devastating wildfires that may cost over $250 billion. The request includes $16.8 billion from FEMA for infrastructure rebuilding, $9.9 billion from HUD for fire victim support, and $5.29 billion from the Small Business Administration for loans. Newsom emphasized the importance of federal assistance and outlined specific recovery priorities while facing potential conditions from the Trump administration regarding aid allocation.

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