WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement upon House passage of the Continuing Resolution (CR). “Today, I voted to advance the Continuing Resolution,” said Congressman Valadao. “While a CR is not the ideal way to fund the government, shutdowns are costly to the American taxpayer. This measure ensures critical government services remain operational, prot... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Rep. Josh Riley (NY-19) in reintroducing the Strengthening Rural Cooperatives and Communities Act. This bipartisan bill reauthorizes and makes improvements to the Rural Cooperative Development Grant Program (RCDG), which helps individuals and businesses start, expand, or improve rural cooperatives or other mutually owned businesses throu... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) to reintroduce the Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act. This bipartisan bill would provide additional financial support for veterans who are pursuing vocational training or higher education and would help ensure a successful transition to civilian life. “Our veterans have sacrificed so much for our country, and... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement after attending President Trump’s Presidential Address. “Tonight, President Trump delivered his Presidential Address to a Joint Session of Congress,” said Congressman Valadao. “He spoke about enriching our economy, bringing down costs for hardworking families, and restoring American energy independence. The Pres... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Rep. Susie Lee (NV-03) to reintroduce the Eliminating the Marriage Penalty in SSI Act (EMPSA). This bipartisan bill, which removes the marriage penalty for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ensures that married adults are not penalized by the federal government. “No one s... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Congressmen Gerry Connolly (VA-11) and Don Bacon (NE-02) to reintroduce the Federal Retirement Fairness Act. This bipartisan legislation addresses the gap for federal employees who began their careers as temporary workers and were unable to make retirement contributions. This bill allows these workers to make catch-up contributions to ensure th... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Reps. Brad Schneider (IL-10), Don Bacon (NE-02), and Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) to reintroduce the Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act. This bipartisan legislation reauthorizes and modifies the Conrad 30 program, which allows foreign doctors studying in the United States to obtain a visa following medical residency if the... Read More »
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 »
