WASHINGTON – On Thursday, United States Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) joined Speaker of the House Paul Ryan as he signed Congressman Valadao's legislation, the Social Security Number Fraud Prevention Act. Passed by the Senate earlier this week, this bipartisan legislation now heads to the President's desk for his signature. Congressman Valadao, said, "My bill is about ensuring the federal government does everything in its power to reduce the occurrence of identity theft for all Americans....
WASHINGTON – Last night, the United States Senate unanimously passed U.S. Congressman David G. Valadao’s (CA-21) legislation to protect Americans from becoming victims of identity theft. On May 24, 2017, H.R. 624 the Social Security Number Fraud Prevention Act was passed by the United States House of Representatives and sent to the Senate for further consideration. Last night, the legislation passed the Senate by an unanimous vote. Following passage of the bill, Congressman Valadao said, “Our fe...
WASHINGTON – Today, the United States House of Representatives voted to include in the fiscal year 2018 appropriations bill, Congressman David G. Valadao’s (CA-21) amendment to ensure funding for ongoing de-mining projects in Nagorno-Karabakh. Congressman David G. Valadao stated, “It is a grave reality that families in Nagorno-Karabakh live under the very real threat of landmine accidents each and every day.” He went on, “However, with the funding secured in my amendment, I am optimistic signifi...
WASHINGTON – Today, the United States House of Representatives, with the support of U.S. Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21), passed legislation to provide $7.85 billion to assist with relief and recovery efforts following Hurricane Harvey. Following the vote, Congressman Valadao released the following statement: "Hurricane Harvey is one of the worst natural disasters our nation has faced and as a Member of the House Appropriations Committee, ensuring disaster victims have the resources and ass...
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David G. Valadao released the following statement on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. "For years, Congress has failed to repair our broken immigration system. However, in light of the President’s announcement, Congress must come together within the next six months to reach a legislative solution. I will continue to advocate on behalf of dreamers. America is the only home these young people know and I will do everything in my power to ensure thos...
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) joined a group of lawmakers in sending a letter to Speaker of the House Paul Ryan. The letter, signed by ten Members of Congress, requests the House of Representatives consider legislation to address the future of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Congressman David G. Valadao stated, “In light of the imminent September 5 deadline to phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, it is mor...
WASHINGTON – Earlier this week, United States Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) joined with five colleagues to request support from President Donald J. Trump for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, also known as DACA. Congressman David G. Valadao stated, “It is clear our immigration system is in desperate need of reform and it is imperative Congress act to correct its severe shortcomings immediately. However, targeting individuals who were brought to America as children throug...
HANFORD - Today, U.S. Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) announced Valley Health Team, a Federally Qualified Health Center, as the recipient of grant funding to benefit their Teaching Health Center (THC) Graduate Medical Education (GME) Payment Program. The grant, totaling $232,416 is administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Teaching Health Center (THC) Graduate Medical Education (GME) Payment Program...
HANFORD – On Wednesday, September 20, 2017, United States Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) will host his annual United States Military Service Academy Information Night at Hanford West High School. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about obtaining a Congressional Nomination to one of the United States Military Service Academies and will meet field representatives from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Aca...
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21), joined by lead Democrat Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs regarding the Department's longstanding position on providing presumptive benefits to Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans. In the letter, U.S. Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) referenced Secretary Shulkin's recent testimony before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, on wh...
