WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - Leaders in Washington continue to deal with the federal response to the wildfires, as well as continuing talks about how much cost the federal government should bear. Some in Congress are questioning the president’s commitment to cover 100% of the cost for the time being, saying some responsibility should fall on California. According to FEMA the federal government typically covers up to 75% of hazard mitigation costs when a federal disaster is declared, but some Republicans are questioning why the Biden White House chose to cover 100% for California. “The idea that California should bear no cost, it doesn't particularly make sense. So, I think all of that is going to have to be looked at,” said Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.). The White House says the federal government will cover 100% of the fire costs for six months. It’s not clear whether President-elect Donald Trump will honor that commitment. “No one wants to leave any American who is in need, hanging, so to speak. Right? But at the same time, we recognize we have a $36 trillion federal debt, and we have to balance these needs,” said House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.). Some other Congressional Republicans say there needs to be greater accountability on California’s leadership. “I support disaster aid. But I do think look, you look at some of the mismanagement, incompetency concerns in the state of California, whether it's water resources or forest management that's concerning,” said Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.). Democrats have roundly rejected the idea of limiting aid or providing it with strings attached. “The speaker's comments and some of the members Republican Caucus's comments are outrageous. When Mother Nature strikes, she doesn't go, hey, are you a Democrat or a Republican?” said Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.). California Democratic Representative Ted Lieu also claims California pays out more than it gets making Republicans’ arguments just for show. “California provides more in taxes to the federal government than it gets back in services. California is subsidizing a bunch of red states,” said Lieu. Congress likely won’t act until after President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in as president next week.  It’s unclear whether he’ll support tying more assistance to other issues, like the debt ceiling.