Ron Johnson

01/27/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/27/2026 18:53

***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Chairman Johnson to Hold Hearing: One Year After Disaster: Experts Weigh in on the Palisades Fire

WASHINGTON - On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) will hold a hearing entitled "One Year After Disaster: Experts Weigh in on the Palisades Fire." The hearing, part of the senators' joint oversight of the Palisades Fire, will feature expert testimony on California's wildfire preparedness, response, and recovery regarding the deadly wildfire.

WHAT: The Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations will hear from three witnesses.

WHEN: Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET

WHERE: Dirksen Senate Office Building, SD-342

WATCH: The hearing will be livestreamed on Sen. Johnson's X account, Rumble, and the Subcommittee's website.

WITNESSES:

  • Patrick Butler
    • Fire Chief and Harbor Master, Redondo Beach Fire Department
  • Rick Crawford
    • Former Battalion Chief, Los Angeles Fire Department
  • Spencer Hawkins
    • Government Affairs Committee Chair, International Association of Emergency Managers

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