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 »
WASHINGTON – Tonight, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address. “President Biden has failed to take meaningful action to address the long list of problems his policies have caused for Central Valley families, from the skyrocketing cost of groceries to the fentanyl coming across our open southern border,” said Congressman ... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) voted in support of the first Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Consolidated Appropriations Act, which provides discretionary resources for six of the twelve FY24 appropriations bills. Congressman Valadao, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, secured several wins for the Central Valley in the annual spending package, including $55 million i... Read More »
Read the Op-Ed in Agri-Pulse As a dairy farmer, I’ve seen firsthand how rising costs, natural disasters, and global instability have impacted farming communities over the last few years. The needs of our farmers and rural communities have shifted, and so should Congress’ spending priorities. As we continue working on government funding for fiscal year 2024, we cannot leave our farmers and rural co... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) announced his office is now accepting submissions for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. Each spring, a nationwide high school arts competition is sponsored by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Artistic Discovery Contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage artistic talent for students across the country. “The Co... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) and Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) introduced the Strengthening Election Cybersecurity to Uphold Respect for Elections through Independent Testing (SECURE IT) Act. This bill would require that voting systems undergo simulated attacks as part of their standard certification process to help bolster the security of our election system... Read More »
