WASHINGTON – This week, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) led members of the California Republican delegation in a letter to Governor Newsom requesting answers on the state’s misguided efforts to end all oil and gas (O&G) production in California. The letter was first reported by Fox News. The members stressed the detrimental impact ending O&G production would have on military readiness, since ... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) and Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02) introduced the Human Trafficking Awareness Training Recognition Act. The legislation establishes an annual certification program under the Blue Campaign at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to incentivize employers in covered industries to complete human trafficking awareness training. “California has... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) introduced the Modernizing All Veterans and Survivors Claims Processing Act. This bill would require the Veterans Affairs Administration (VA) to create a plan and report to Congress on making automation tools available for all Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) offices and the VA Board of Veterans’ Appeals to process benefits claims for ... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) and Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) introduced the Safeguarding our Supply Chains Act. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of dollars’ worth of cargo has been stolen through organized theft. The issue is especially prevalent in California, which saw a 72% year-over-year increase in cargo thefts in the first quarter of 2024.... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) introduced the Safeguarding our Supply Chains Act. The bipartisan legislation aims to improve coordination between the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI to stop the rampant theft within our nation’s supply chains. Check out what industry leaders are saying about Congressman Valadao’s legislation: “The trucking industry takes great ... 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. This announcement increases allocations for South-of-Delta agricultural contractors from 40% to 50% of their contracted supply. “Our family farms and downstream com... Read More »
WASHINGTON – The House Appropriations Committee met last night to consider the Fiscal Year 2025 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act. Congressman Valadao, Chairman of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee, released the following statement on the bill’s passage out of full committee markup: “My most important job is serving constituents, and this legislation ensures Congress has the resources needed... 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 the House passed the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Congressman Valadao is a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies. “I’m proud to support this bill that ... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) led the entire California Republican congressional delegation in urging Governor Gavin Newsom to suspend the state’s upcoming gas tax increase on July 1, 2024. According to Triple A, the national average price for a gallon of gas is $3.60, but in California, the average price is $5.13 per gallon. “Governor Newsom has failed to provide relief at the... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, the House Appropriations Legislative Branch Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2025 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee. Congressman Valadao is the Chairman of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee. “As the new Chairman of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee, it’s been an exciting few weeks working to draft a bill that ensures Congress is able to serve th... Read More »
Washington – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) led the Problem Solvers Caucus endorsement of H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act. This legislation would eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) from the Social Security Act. Currently, public service employees – such as police officers, teachers, and firefighters – are unable to rece... Read More »
BAKERSFIELD, CA -Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) hosted members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Western Caucus for a field hearing on the state of rural broadband in America. Members heard testimony from local service providers on various federal programs that help keep Central Valley families connected to high-speed, reliable internet. “Internet connectivity is a ne... Read More »
Read the Op-Ed in the Bakersfield Californian Kern County is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world, and the seventh largest oil-producing county in the nation. Thanks to a little help from nature and a whole lot of hard work, Kern County quite literally feeds and fuels the nation, and much of the world. While those of us who call the Central Valley home understand the critic... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) took to the House Floor to urge the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) to significantly increase water allocations for South-of-Delta contractors. Congressman Valadao emphasized the critical role California agriculture plays in the nation’s food supply and the importance of meaningful water allocations from Reclamation: “California grows a ... Read More »
