In a show of solidarity, every member of California’s congressional delegation, regardless of party affiliation, signed onto a letter on Friday urging senior congressional leaders to support additional federal disaster aid for the victims of the January wildfires in Los Angeles County.

U.S. Sens. Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, both Democrats, along with the chairs of the state’s Republican and Democratic congressional delegations — Reps. Ken Calvert, R-Corona, and Zoe Lofgren, D-San Jose — led the bipartisan push for more federal funding.

“The tremendous task of rebuilding is well underway with Phase 1 removal of household hazardous materials from properties destroyed or heavily damaged by the Eaton and Palisades fires. However, the road to full recovery is long, and while the response from the federal government has been incredibly helpful to date, additional funding and resources will be needed,” the lawmakers wrote.

The letter was addressed to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota; House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana; Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York; and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York.

In their letter, the lawmakers from California noted that the wildfires, fueled by hurricane-force winds, burned more than 40,000 acres — an area nearly three times the size of Manhattan. The fires destroyed more than 16,000 structures, killed over two dozen people and forced tens of thousands to evacuate.

In addition, California mobilized more than 15,000 personnel, including firefighters, guard service members, Highway Patrol officers and transportation workers, to respond to the disaster. The fires caused “widespread damage,” including to federal and state highways and roads, public infrastructure, homes and buildings, the lawmakers noted.

“The historic destruction caused by these wildfires requires additional federal funding and support,” they wrote. “Just as the federal government has come to the aid of communities impacted by wildfires across the western United States, tornados in the Midwest, ice storms in Texas, or hurricanes in the Southeast, we should once again support the recovery of the impacted families, businesses, and communities in Los Angeles County. Therefore, we urge you to ensure Los Angeles County has the resources it needs to recover and rebuild in an upcoming disaster relief bill.”

Two weeks ago, Gov. Gavin Newsom asked Congress for nearly $40 billion in additional relief aid.

President Donald Trump and some Republicans, including the House speaker, have suggested that aid to California should come with certain conditions. Trump previously floated the idea of mandating the state to require voter ID or change its water management policies.

Ric Grenell, a top Trump administration aide with ties to Southern California, has suggested cutting funding from the California Coastal Commission, a state agency that regulates land use and public access along the coast. Supporters view the agency as a critical environmental watchdog, but opponents say the commission’s strict rules hamper development.

But Southern California lawmakers largely agree that federal disaster aid shouldn’t come with conditions. This includes Republicans like Calvert, the House member from Riverside County who co-led Friday’s letter to senior congressional leaders, and Rep. Young Kim of Orange County.

In addition to Friday’s letter calling for more federal aid, the entire California congressional delegation signed another letter earlier this week urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s acting administrator, Cameron Hamilton, to extend the deadline for L.A. County wildfire victims to apply for aid. The deadline for individuals seeking financial assistance to help cover expenses such as rent, home repairs and property losses was initially set for Monday. But late Friday afternoon, FEMA announced it had extended the deadline to March 31.