WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement in response to the Bureau of Reclamation’s (Reclamation) updated 2024 water allocation announcement for Central Valley Project (CVP) contractors. In March, Reclamation announced a 35% allocation for South-of-Delta agricultural repayment and water service contractors, up from their initial February allocation ... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today in honor of Financial Literacy Month, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) and Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) introduced the Promoting Financial Literacy in Secondary Schools Act. The legislation aims to make financial literacy education more widely available for high school students. “Too many people graduate high school with limited knowledge on real-life money skills, like ... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement after voting in support of national security supplemental legislation to provide urgent aid to Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine. “My most important duty in Congress is ensuring the safety of all Americans, and it is in America’s national security interest to help our allies defend themselves,” said Congressman Val... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Following Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel over the weekend, the House of Representatives passed several pieces of legislation to hold Iran and its terrorist proxies accountable. Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement: “The Biden administration’s strategy of appeasement toward Iran has failed,” said Congressman Valadao. “President Biden freed up $6 ... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) joined Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) and Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) to introduce the Digital Skills for Today’s Workforce Act. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation aims to provide foundational digital skills to workers through a new “Digital Skills at Work” grant program. “Ensuring people have the digital skills they need to naviga... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Representatives David G. Valadao (R-CA), Jim Costa (D-CA), David Rouzer (R-NC), and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) announced the reestablishment of the bipartisan Congressional Specialty Crops Caucus. The caucus is dedicated to highlighting the issues facing the specialty crop industry and building support for policies that allow U.S. specialty growers, processors, and partners to prosp... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today Congressman David G. Valadao’s bill H.R. 6011, the Right of Way Application and Transparency Accountability Act, passed the House with widespread bipartisan support. Congressman Valadao’s legislation addresses a significant bottleneck in the permitting process by requiring that federal agencies notify right-of-way applicants if their application is complete within 90 days. “We c... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement after he was appointed by Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (OK-04) to serve as the Chairman of the House Appropriations Legislative Branch Subcommittee. Rep. Valadao is now one of the twelve “cardinals” in the House of Representatives who will oversee the budget of each agency within the subcommitte... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) and Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) introduced the Removing Nitrate and Arsenic in Drinking Water Act. The legislation amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to provide grants for nitrate and arsenic reduction, with priority given to assisting disadvantaged communities. “My top priority is making sure our communities can access safe and clean... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) introduced the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform (SOAR) Act. The legislation makes critical reforms to improve access to supplemental oxygen for Medicare beneficiaries. Congressman Valadao was joined in introduction by Reps. Julia Brownley (CA-26), Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08), and Adrian Smith (NE-03). Companion legislation has been introduc... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) took to the House Floor to urge the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) to increase water allocations for South-of Delta agricultural repayment and water service contractors. In February, Reclamation announced an initial allocation of 15% for South-of-Delta agricultural repayment and water service contractors. Congressman Valadao highlighted... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement on the passage of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, which provides discretionary resources for the remaining six appropriations bills for FY24. “As a member of the Appropriations Committee, determining how taxpayer dollars are spent is a responsibility I take seriously,” sai... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement in response to the Bureau of Reclamation’s (Reclamation) updated 2024 water allocation announcement for Central Valley Project (CVP) contractors. Reclamation announced a 35% allocation for South-of-Delta agricultural repayment and water service contractors, up from their initial allocation of 15%. Reclamation... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) questioned Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack on disaster relief for Central Valley dairy producers during a House Appropriations Committee hearing. Congressman Valadao raised his concerns that the Secretary was not using his full authorities within the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) to quickly get disaster assistance to dairy farme... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22), a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, led his colleagues in a letter to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dennis McDonough regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) contracting of the consulting firm McKinsey and Co. (McKinsey) The lawmakers raise concerns over reports that McKins... Read More »
