Statement record

Pete Aguilar — Jan 8, 2025

U.S. Representative (D-CA-33); House Democratic Caucus Chair · Jan 8, 2025

January 8, 2025 — House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar signed the bipartisan California delegation letter to President Biden supporting a major disaster declaration for the Palisades, Eaton, Franklin, and Hurst fires and the ongoing windstorm in Los Angeles County. The letter cites deaths, more than 1,000 structures destroyed, and 110,000 people under mandatory evacuation. Relief/Stafford framing; no climate attribution.

Analysis notes

Core House leadership. Same Jan 8 letter as Padilla/Schiff. Disaster Mention yes. Climate no. Obstruction no. Recode 2026-09-03; prior sweep had scored Aguilar aggregate no.

Codes

Disaster Mention yes — Signs the letter naming Palisades, Eaton, Franklin, and Hurst.
Climate Connection no — Federal disaster relief only.
Mentioned Republican Obstruction of Climate Action no