Sherman Fights for Federal Aid on Palisades Fire Anniversary
Rep. Brad Sherman commemorated the one-year anniversary of the devastating January 2025 Palisades Fire that struck Pacific Palisades, highlighting $7 billion in federal aid already provided and urging the Trump administration not to block $15 billion in additional disaster recovery funding.
Rep. Brad Sherman issued a statement on the one-year anniversary of the January 2025 Palisades Fire, reflecting on the impact to Pacific Palisades and calling for continued federal disaster recovery funding.
"One year ago, the Palisades Fire tore through Pacific Palisades, destroying homes, displacing families, and permanently changing our community," Sherman said. "The damage was swift, devastating, and deeply personal for many throughout our communities."
Sherman said the federal government has expended $7 billion to respond to the Los Angeles-area wildfires so far because of decisions made during the Biden administration. That funding helped clear debris, provide temporary housing, and give Palis…