A political upheaval is about to erupt on Capitol Hill.

Congressional Republicans are currently preoccupied with determining how to reduce federal spending and by what amount.

A political firestorm is about to engulf Capitol Hill.

The way lawmakers handle natural disasters makes it difficult to reduce the deficit and national debt.

Expect staggering costs.

According to Rep. George Whitesides, D-Calif, this event will be costly.

FEMA is bracing for the price tag.

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell stated, "We are aware that this will involve billions."

President Biden is vowing help.

"The president stated that we will need Congress to provide significant help for our fellow Americans who require it through appropriations."

In recent years, the U.S. has experienced an alarming increase in catastrophic natural disasters, including devastating wildfires, tornado outbreaks, blackouts, and dual hurricanes that caused widespread destruction.

The government allocated $100 billion to aid hurricane victims, with some funds used to help people restart their businesses or cover rebuilding costs. $27 billion of this money was used to replenish FEMA's Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) to prepare for future emergencies, including the current wildfire in California. Milton and Helene were responsible for managing the DRF.

Republicans now control Congress, and President-elect Trump will soon take office. However, when it comes to California, Republicans may be hesitant to assist due to their mantra of cutting $2 trillion in spending. This fear is particularly prevalent among Democrats, who worry that Congressional Republicans and President-elect Trump may try to punish California for leaning left.

Next week, Mr. Trump will take office as Republicans continue to hold the House and Senate.

Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, stated on FOX Business that the notion of having an unlimited budget for Congressional funding, regardless of the quality of policies, is preposterous.

Democrats warned against partisan and region discord when natural disasters strike.

Whitesides stated, "Now is our time of need as California has voted to support supplemental packages for hurricanes in the American South."

Several Northern California Republicans praised Southern California Democrats for their assistance in securing aid for their region following wildfires.

So what happens when the bill comes due for the Los Angeles wildfires?

Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., the top Democrat on the House Homeland Security Committee, stated that they assist all Americans.

Thompson was confident Congress would meet the needs of California.

Thompson stated that if more needs to be done, they will do it.

Democrats were accused by some Republicans of being responsible for the wildfires and the response in California due to their liberal policies.

""Gavin Newsom (D) and the California legislature are to blame for the disaster in California," said Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., on FOX Business."

"Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., on Fox, criticized the failure of policy and leadership in California, stating that there needs to be real accountability and hearings to understand the root cause of the issue."

Despite the hazards, some Republicans seized on the issue of California insurers nixing hundreds of thousands of policies for homeowners in areas prone to wildfires after state regulators banned higher premiums.

""House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La, stated that California's poor policy decisions led insurance companies to leave, and those responsible should be held accountable," said Scalise."

Even some Democrats questioned the local response.

During his time in the state legislature, Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., worked on legislation to ensure that all Californians have access to water when they turn on their faucets.

Gomez questioned whether the lack of water was due to negligence or if it was simply because of the numerous fires occurring throughout the city in various locations, which overwhelmed the system.

Other Democrats rebuked GOP criticism of California’s leaders.

"Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., stated that the situation is ridiculous and that the governor is doing a great job managing the response. He also emphasized that it is not necessary to place blame on anyone."

How can lawmakers fund natural disasters while also cutting billions or even trillions of dollars?

Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., stated that it will always be challenging, and the solution is to prioritize. He also suggested that any significant expenditure should be accompanied by cuts on the other side.

Burchett asked if I wanted to clarify that some conservatives want offsets when the bill for California comes due.

"Absolutely," replied Burchett.

Despite some Republicans questioning FEMA's competence, Congress's allocation of over $100 billion to the agency and other disaster relief efforts would have made the wildfires a major issue had they not been addressed.

Burchett predicted that the people of California will not receive their promised $700 due to the same reason that occurred in North Carolina and Tennessee, where many were turned down because their identification was destroyed. He stated that it will all be burnt up and it will just be a cluster.

Florida’s former statewide emergency management director posed an ominous warning.

Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., stated on MSNBC that disasters are imminent and everyone should be prepared.

The challenge for Republicans is to cut spending while meeting the additional demand for relief caused by more disasters.

A few wise individuals on Capitol Hill have attempted to create a new model to address natural disasters. The current budget model is based on the assumption that nothing will occur, which makes it difficult for lawmakers to pass a bill providing additional aid when needed.

In the fall, two monster hurricanes occurred. Now, wildfires are happening. What will come next? An earthquake? Blizzards? Ice storms? Tornadoes? Drought? Floods?

There has been discussion about establishing a "monsoon day fund" that Congress can access easily to provide large sums of money during natural disasters.

Other natural disasters are inevitable.

But Congressional funding to cover the cost is far from it.