"Reality TV star Spencer Pratt joined two Republican senators on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to bring attention to a newly launched congressional investigation into the response to the Palisades fire in Los Angeles. "I feel like this is going to be so powerful for all of the United States because there shouldn't be disasters that are preventable," Pratt, who lost his home during the fire, told reporters."
"Sen. Rick Scott of Florida said the main goal of the investigation is to figure out why the fire happened, why the state and local governments were unable to prevent it and how officials are helping the victims recover. "We are going to get answers," Scott said. "We are going to do everything we can to help the victim and we're going to do everything we can to make sure this doesn't happen again.""
"The congressional investigation, which launched on Monday, is focused only on the Palisades fire, but Scott said the probe could expand to other destructive fires that have taken place in Los Angeles County. "We are going to start with this," Scott said. "We'll just let the facts take us where they are." California Gov. Gavin Newsom has welcomed the congressional investigation. At the news conference, Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin warned that if officials fail to cooperate, the panel is ready to issue subpoenas to compel them to do so."
Spencer Pratt joined Republican senators on Capitol Hill to draw attention to a congressional investigation into the Palisades fire after losing his home. The investigation seeks to determine why the fire occurred, why state and local governments could not prevent it, and how officials are assisting victims with recovery. The probe began Monday and currently focuses on the Palisades fire, with potential to expand to other destructive Los Angeles County fires. Gov. Gavin Newsom welcomed the inquiry. Senators emphasized obtaining answers and indicated the panel can issue subpoenas if officials do not cooperate.
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