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Addressing State and Local Failures To Rebuild Los Angeles After Wildfire Disasters

Donald Trump · 47th PresidentPublished Jan 29, 2026Signed Jan 23, 2026

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Section 1 . Purpose. One year ago, the California State and Los Angeles city and county governments failed to contain wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles and consumed nearly 40,000 acres of homes and businesses. The State and local governments failed to engage in responsible forest management systems out of a misguided commitment to naturalist and climate policies, which increased the severity of the fires. They failed to maintain water distribution and reservoir systems so that these systems would be available and fully functional in case of emergency.…

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