Representative Mike Garcia's (CA-27) bipartisan bill aimed at enhancing flood forecasting and water storage has successfully cleared the House. The legislation, known as the Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts Act, was integrated into the Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2023, specifically designed to enhance the prediction of atmospheric rivers, which are known for causing severe flooding and snowfall in California.In a statement following the bill's passage, Rep. Garcia highlighted the pressing need for improved forecasting capabilities, especially in light of the...
Representative Mike Garcia’s (CA-27) Fire Weather Development Act has passed the House on a bipartisan basis on April 29, 2024. The legislation aims to enhance wildfire forecasting, detection, and communication during emergency events to better assist communities at risk of wildfires.Rep. Garcia stressed the importance of the bill, stating, “Our community is all too familiar with the dangers that wildfires pose to our homes and livelihoods.” He emphasized his dedication to improving wildfire prediction and response efforts to ensure the safety of homes and firefighters....
Representatives Mike Garcia (CA-27) and Jennifer McClellan (D-VA) have introduced the Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response to Operations (ACERO) Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at enhancing the support for firefighters in their mission to protect communities from wildfires.Rep. Garcia emphasized the importance of the bill, stating, “This is a game-changer for both our firefighters and communities vulnerable to wildfires.” He further stressed the necessity of drones in firefighting efforts, noting, “I’ve had countless conversations with firefighters in my district who...
Rep. Mike Garcia (CA-27) recently appeared on Fox News to address the recent attacks by Iran on Israel amidst escalating tensions in the region. Emphasizing the significance of supporting Israel and holding Iran accountable, Rep. Garcia expressed concerns over the vulnerability of Israel to multiple threats.Speaking on the situation, Rep. Garcia stated, "This isn’t a sophisticated projection of power from Iran, but what it does demonstrate is just how vulnerable Israel is. They’ve got threats from all 360 degrees - from the north from Hezbollah, from the south from Hamas,...
Property owners in Los Angeles County paid 0.6% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the first quarter of 2024, which is less than 0.5 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Antelope Valley Today.