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Congressman Valadao’s WATER for California Act Passes out of House Natural Resources Committee

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The House Committee on Natural Resources advanced Congressman David G. Valadao’s bill, H.R. 215, the Working to Advance Tangible and Effective Reforms (WATER) for California Act, out of a full committee markup. The WATER for California Act focuses on streamlining operations, expanding water storage infrastructure, and increasing accountability.

Congressman Valadao Joins Bipartisan Coalition to Introduce Save our Sequoias Act on Arbor Day

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Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) joined Speaker Kevin McCarthy (CA-20), Chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee Bruce Westerman (AR-04), Reps. Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Jim Costa (CA-21), Scott Peters (CA-50), John Garamendi (CA-8), and Tom McClintock (CA-5) to re-introduce the Save Our Sequoias (SOS) Act. The legislation provides a comprehensive response to address the imminent threats facing Giant Sequoias in California.

Valadao, Costa, McCarthy, and California’s Senators Secure Advanced Aircraft for California Air National Guard

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Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22), Speaker Kevin McCarthy (CA-20), Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), and Senators Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla released the following statement applauding the Air Force’s decision to provide the 144th Fighter Wing of the California Air National Guard with F-15EX fighter aircraft. The decision follows the lawmakers’ September 2022 request to the Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall.

Congressman Valadao Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Child Care for Law Enforcement

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Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) joined Representatives Scott Peters (CA-50), Darrell Issa (CA-48), and Josh Harder (CA-9) to introduce the Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act. The legislation aims to address the nationwide police staffing shortages by making it easier for parents to enter the field. The nationwide police shortage has been especially harmful to rural communities in California’s Central Valley, who have struggled to recruit and retain qualified officers.