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A resolution observing the 1-year anniversary of the 2025 Southern California wildfires.

USA119th CongressHRES-980| House 
| Updated: 1/7/2026
Judy Chu

Judy Chu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (42)
Sam T. Liccardo (Democratic)Laura Friedman (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Derek Tran (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Adam Gray (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Nancy Pelosi (Democratic)Luz M. Rivas (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)George Whitesides (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution observes the one-year anniversary of the 2025 Southern California wildfires , which began on January 7, 2025, burning nearly 60,000 acres, killing 31 people, destroying over 16,000 structures, and displacing over 200,000 residents. These devastating fires, exacerbated by extreme Santa Ana winds, became one of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history, prompting a massive response from over 7,500 firefighting and emergency personnel from various agencies and international partners. The resolution recognizes the immense bravery and selflessness of these first responders and the tireless work of volunteers who aided those who lost homes or loved ones. One year later, the rebuilding process continues in affected communities, necessitating ongoing coordination among Federal, State, and local authorities to provide relief and support. Ultimately, the House of Representatives honors those who lost their lives, commends the first responders, and affirms its commitment to helping Southern California communities continue their recovery and rebuilding efforts.
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Timeline
Jan 7, 2026
Submitted in House
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jan 8, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-577
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S119; text: CR S117-118)
  • January 7, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • January 7, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • January 8, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-577
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S119; text: CR S117-118)

Government Operations and Politics

A resolution observing the 1-year anniversary of the 2025 Southern California wildfires.

USA119th CongressHRES-980| House 
| Updated: 1/7/2026
This resolution observes the one-year anniversary of the 2025 Southern California wildfires , which began on January 7, 2025, burning nearly 60,000 acres, killing 31 people, destroying over 16,000 structures, and displacing over 200,000 residents. These devastating fires, exacerbated by extreme Santa Ana winds, became one of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history, prompting a massive response from over 7,500 firefighting and emergency personnel from various agencies and international partners. The resolution recognizes the immense bravery and selflessness of these first responders and the tireless work of volunteers who aided those who lost homes or loved ones. One year later, the rebuilding process continues in affected communities, necessitating ongoing coordination among Federal, State, and local authorities to provide relief and support. Ultimately, the House of Representatives honors those who lost their lives, commends the first responders, and affirms its commitment to helping Southern California communities continue their recovery and rebuilding efforts.
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Timeline
Jan 7, 2026
Submitted in House
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jan 8, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-577
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S119; text: CR S117-118)
  • January 7, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • January 7, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • January 8, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-577
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S119; text: CR S117-118)
Judy Chu

Judy Chu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (42)
Sam T. Liccardo (Democratic)Laura Friedman (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Derek Tran (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Adam Gray (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Nancy Pelosi (Democratic)Luz M. Rivas (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)George Whitesides (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted