Getting the aid package through Congress could run into some speed bumps, as some Republicans have floated tying funding to mandating policy changes.

Newsom vowed that the funding would be used to rebuild homes, infrastructure, businesses, schools, churches and health care facilities, while supporting the needs of people affected by the

California Governor Gavin Newsom asked Congress for nearly $40 billion for LA wildfire relief. "Each time I voted for you, it was because I knew you'd make things right and you'd fix the wrongs. I'm counting on you now to make this right too.