Washington - Congressmen David G. Valadao (CA-21), Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) and Devin Nunes (CA-22) released the following joint statement in reaction to reports that the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation may refuse to provide rescheduled water for farmers from California’s San Joaquin Valley: “Through various conservation techniques and careful planning, many Central Valley farmers have minimized their water usage with the understanding that they can carry over unused water to future years. In many case...
Bakersfield - Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21), Congressman Kevin McCarthy (CA-23), and Congressman Devin Nunes (CA-22) are developing emergency drought legislation to provide necessary water supplies throughout the state and the Central Valley. The three Congressmen were joined by Speaker of the House John Boehner Wednesday afternoon to announce their legislative proposal to provide immediate relief from the ongoing drought in California. The legislative proposal incorporates three main act...
Washington – This morning, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. declared a Drought State of Emergency in response to record water shortfalls across Californian. According to State water officials, Californian reservoirs are far below record lows and snowpack remains at about 20 percent of average for the year. Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) released the following statement regarding the Drought Declaration announcement: “California’s 21st Congressional District has been hit especially hard by the ...
Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) voted in support of legislation to put America on a sustainable fiscal path. The United States House of Representatives passed the 2014 Omnibus Appropriations Bill, legislation that provides discretionary funding for the entire federal government for the entire fiscal year. Congressman Valadao explained, “Funding the federal government is the most basic duty of the Congress. By passing this Omnibus bill, Congress is fulfilling its duty. As a Member of ...
Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) announced much needed assistance for California’s citrus industry. Monday evening, the House Committee on Appropriations released the Fiscal Year 2014 Omnibus Spending Bill. At Congressman Valadao’s request, the Committee included an additional $20 million in funding to fight citrus greening within the omnibus spending bill. Huanglongbing (HLB) commonly known as “citrus greening” is a disease that destroys citrus plants rendering entire crops unusable....
Washington – Today, United States Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) and California Senator Jean Fuller (SD-18) joined together at a press event in Bakersfield where they delivered an update on California’s 2014 water situation and reiterated their request that President Barack Obama and Governor Jerry Brown take immediate action to address the catastrophic effects of what is shaping up to be another dry water-year for the State. Jim Beck of Kern County Water Agency, Ron Jacobsma of Friant Wat...
Washington – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) released the following statement regarding the recent budget deal reached by House Budget Committee Chairman Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Senate Budget Committee Chairman Senator Patty Murray (D-WA). Congressman Valadao stated, “While this budget agreement is not perfect, it is a step in the right direction. The deal responsibly reduces our national debt without increasing taxes on hardworking Americans. He continued, “Furthermore, thi...
Washington – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) joined together with California Senator Jean Fuller (SD-18) in leading a letter to President Barack Obama and Governor Jerry Brown asking them to take immediate action to address the catastrophic effects of what is shaping up to be another dry water-year for California. Over the last several years, naturally occurring dry conditions in the State of California have been exacerbated by government bureaucracy and environmental regulations tha...
Washington – Today, American Sikh Congressional Caucus Co-Chairs Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) and Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27) and released the following statements on the anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru: Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21), Co-Chair: “American-Sikhs play a very important role in our communities, especially in California’s Central Valley, which is home to a large population of American-Sikhs. Today, on the Anniversary of Guru Nanak D...
This week, House Republican Leadership announced that immigration reform will not be addressed this year. Following the press conference Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) released the following statement: “I am disappointed that my Republican colleagues will not address immigration reform this year. Despite many positive conversations, some still refuse to acknowledge the benefits of fixing our broken immigration system. We need Members from both Parties to set aside their differences and joi...
