WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This bill includes critical investments to modernize military infrastructure, support combat readiness, and enhance the quality of life for our servicemembers and ... Read More »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) introduced the bipartisan Supporting Newborn Parents Act of 2026 to create a newborn tax credit, separate from the existing Child Tax Credit (CTC), to help new families cover the significant costs associated with welcoming a child. In the United States, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care alone can cost families thousands of dollars, and... Read More »

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2853, the Combating Organized Retail Crime (CORCA) Act. This bipartisan bill was introduced by Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) and Reps. Dave Joyce (OH-14), Susie Lee (NV-03), Brad Schneider (IL-10), Dina Titus (NV-01), Laurel Lee (FL-15), Lou Correa (CA-46), and Michael Baumgartner (WA-05). The CORCA Act takes important steps to ... Read More »

WASHINGTON – Today, on World Asthma Day, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), co-chairs of the House Asthma and Allergy Caucus, reaffirmed support for their bipartisan resolution designating the month of May as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. “In the Central Valley, more than half a million people are living with asthma, and many more struggle w... Read More »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Reps. Erin Houchin (IN-09), Lori Trahan (MA-03), and Mark Pocan (WI-02) to introduce the Campus Lifeline Act of 2026. This bipartisan bill would mandate the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline be printed on new driver’s licenses and student ID cards to help connect teens and young adults with mental health resources. It would also expand Garr... Read More »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement announcing the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for high school students in California’s 22nd Congressional District. The winning entry, titled July 7, 2012, is a mixed-media piece created by Emily Romero, an 11th-grade student at Hanford High School. Last week, Congressman Valadao called Emily to con... Read More »

WASHINGTON – Today, the House Appropriations Legislative Branch Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2027 bill. This measure was approved by the Subcommittee, which Congressman Valadao chairs. “As Chairman of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee, it’s been a productive few weeks working to put together a bill that reflects our commitment to fiscal responsibility while also ensuring the key ... Read More »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement upon passage of the bipartisan Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, also known as the Farm Bill, out of the U.S. House of Representatives. “As the sole dairy farmer in Congress and a new member of the House Committee on Agriculture, I was proud to vote in favor of the Farm Bill,” said Congressman Vala... Read More »

WASHINGTON – Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) to reintroduce the Promoting Access to Local Agriculture Act. This bipartisan legislation would remove administrative hurdles for small farmers and ranchers to participate in federal nutrition programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP), which would expand their economic opportunities and impro... Read More »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Judy Chu (CA-28), and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) to introduce a resolution to formally recognize April as Sikh History Month. This bipartisan resolution honors Sikh Americans' faith, heritage, service, and contributions to our nation. April is a particularly meaningful time for this recognition, as it often ... Read More »

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 3419, the Telehealth Network and Telehealth Resource Centers Grant Program Reauthorization Act. This bipartisan bill was introduced by Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) and Congressman Adam Gray (CA-13) and would provide investment in rural healthcare by reauthorizing the telehealth network and telehealth resource center... Read More »

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) hosted the launch of the Combating Human Trafficking Congressional Caucus alongside caucus co-chairs Reps. Troy Carter (LA-02), Laurel Lee (FL-15), and Lucy McBath (GA-06), as well as founding members Reps. Vince Fong (CA-20) and John McGuire III (VA-05). “Human trafficking is a complex and deeply troubling issue, and the launch event for t... Read More »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement after he was appointed to serve on the House Committee on Agriculture. “I’m honored Chairman Thompson has entrusted me with the responsibility of serving on the House Committee on Agriculture,” said Congressman Valadao. “As a dairy farmer, I understand firsthand the challenges our farmers, ranchers, and growers ... Read More »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) introduced the Long-Term Good Neighbor Authority Act alongside Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-19). This bipartisan bill extends the Good Neighbor Authority program from 10 years to 20 years to allow the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management to partner with state, tribal, and local partners to address wildfire risk and improve forest ... Read More »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22), joined by Reps. Troy Carter (LA-02), Laurel Lee (FL-15), and Lucy McBath (GA-06), launched the Combating Human Trafficking Congressional Caucus. This caucus is a bipartisan coalition of members committed to advancing legislation and policy initiatives that raise public awareness of human trafficking, strengthen the United States’ prevention an... Read More »