WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) introduced the Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act. This legislation would make the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) more accessible for our disabled veterans by establishing a permanent advisory committee within the VA to allow for direct and regular communication with the Secretary on behalf of disabled veterans. “Our veterans ha... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) and Senator James Lankford (R-OK) introduced the Ensuring Accountability and Dignity in Government Contracting Act of 2025. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation, co-led by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Reps. Mike Turner (OH-10), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), and Seth Magaziner (RI-02), closes gaps in federal rul... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao co-led the Health Care Workforce Innovation Act, legislation introduced by Congressman Andrew Garbarino (NY-02). This bill addresses healthcare workforce shortages in rural and underserved communities. “Rising costs and persistent workforce shortages make it difficult for health centers to provide essential services in rural communities like the Centra... Read More »
HANFORD, CA – Last Friday, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) and Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) hosted a Combatting Human Trafficking Roundtable in partnership with Central Valley Against Human Trafficking (CVAHT) in Kings County. “Human trafficking is happening across the Central Valley, and its impacts are far-reaching,” said Congressman Valadao. “California has the highest number of reported... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, the House of Representatives passed the Fix Our Forests Act. The bill, which Congressman David Valadao was an original co-sponsor of, is comprehensive, bipartisan legislation which restores forest health, increases resiliency to catastrophic wildfires, and protects communities by expanding environmental analyses, reducing frivolous lawsuits, and increasing the pace and scale of... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao released the following statement after attending President Donald Trump’s inauguration. “Today, I was honored to attend the inauguration of our 47th president, Donald Trump,” said Congressman Valadao. “To witness the peaceful transfer of power from one leader to the next is something that makes our nation so great, and a privilege I do not take ligh... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) and Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) introduced two pieces of legislation, the Groundwater Technical Assistance Act and Every Drop Counts Act, to address California’s ongoing water challenges and expand water storage and groundwater recharge opportunities. These bills enhance the effectiveness of existing federal programs, which provides critical ... Read More »
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David Valadao released the following statement after he was appointed by Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (OK-04) to serve as Chairman of the House Appropriations Legislative Branch Subcommittee, as well as receiving key appointments to the Subcommittee on Agriculture and the Subcommittee on Defense. “I’m honored Chairman Cole has entrusted me with the res... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao released a statement addressing last week’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations in Kern County. “I have been in contact with Customs and Border Protection regarding the recent immigration enforcement actions in Kern County, and I was informed these operations were focused on apprehending known criminals or those with ties to criminal organiz... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao announced a new staff appointment for California’s 22nd Congressional District’s Washington, D.C. Office. Paige Ash joined Congressman Valadao’s office as the new Communications Director following Faith Mabry’s departure. She will be the point of contact for media inquiries going forward. ### Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao was sworn in as the representative of California’s 22nd Congressional District in the 119th Congress. This is the Congressman’s sixth term serving in the U.S. House of Representatives. “It is an honor to continue serving the good people of California’s 22nd District this Congress,” said Congressman Valadao. “Our communities deserve a strong voice re... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) voted in support of S. 4199, the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act of 2024 (JUDGES Act). The JUDGES Act is the Senate passed version of a bill introduced by Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) and co-sponsored by Congressman Valadao earlier this year. The legislation addresses the current backlog and understaffing of ... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) with Congressman David Valadao’s support. The FY25 NDAA authorizes funding for all discretionary military programs and activities – including personnel, operations, maintenance, procurement, research, and development. It also outlines critical policies and directives fo... Read More »
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement after he was elected to serve as the Chairman of the Republican Governance Group (RG2). He succeeds Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14), who has led the group since 2022. Rep. Valadao has been an active member throughout his time in Congress and will lead RG2 as Congress continues to address the most pressing chal... Read More »
BAKERSFIELD, CA – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) and Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) hosted the Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Health Brett Guthrie (KY-02) for a roundtable discussion with Central Valley healthcare stakeholders in Bakersfield. “From workforce shortages to telehealth to Valley Fever, we face unique obstacles here in the Central Valley th... Read More »
