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Bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act Passes the House

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Today, with the support of Congressman David G. Valadao, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021, a bipartisan piece of legislation introduced by Representative Dusty Johnson (R-SD) and Representative John Garamendi (D-CA), passed the House. The bill will implement new shipping regulations and reforms that will ensure fair trade and shipping practices between countries, as well as protect domestic exporters from punitive trade practices by global partners.

Congressman David G. Valadao Statement on the Retirement of Congressman Devin Nunes

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"I want to thank my friend Devin Nunes for his service to the Central Valley, the state of California, and this great country. Devin played a vital role in getting me into public service, and I am incredibly grateful for his friendship and mentorship. His leadership on water issues, tax code, and trade policy made a real difference for Americans. He is a proven leader in the California delegation and the U.S. House of Representatives as a whole, and his presence in these halls will be greatly missed," said Congressman Valadao.

Congressman David G. Valadao Expresses Concern Regarding President Biden’s Vaccine Mandate Executive Orders

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Today, Congressman David G. Valadao sent a letter to President Joe Biden regarding his recent Executive Orders related to the COVID-19 vaccine mandates. These Executive Orders federally mandate vaccinations for a variety of employees, whether their place of work has more than 100 employees, they work as federal contractors, or are federal employees.

Biden Administration Fails to Answer on Water Grab, California Republican Delegation Digs in on Demands

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Tags: Water
Dry Soil

“The only reasonable conclusion is that the decision to reinitiate consultation is a political decision, motivated by a desire to appease the State of California and non-governmental organizations that appear to only be interested in reducing water supply for millions of Californians who rely on these projects,” said Congressman Valadao.

Congressman David G. Valadao Statement on Opposing Trillion Dollar Infrastructure and Build Back Better Package

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Congressman David G. Valadao Statement on Opposing Trillion Dollar Infrastructure and Build Back Better Package WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David G. Valadao released the following statement: "While our nation’s infrastructure is in desperate need of repair, I cannot, in good conscience, vote in favor of any part of this multi-trillion dollar package. Inflation is record-high,…

Congressman David G. Valadao Calls on Secretary Buttigieg to Help Alleviate Supply Chain Congestion

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Congressman David G. Valadao Calls on Secretary Buttigieg to Help Alleviate Supply Chain Congestion Washington, D.C. –  Congressman David G. Valadao and 10 of his colleagues co-sponsored Representative Tracey Mann’s legislation, the Truckers Responding At National Shipping Ports Overcoming Retail Turmoil (TRANSPORT) Act. This legislation would require the Secretary of Transportation…

Congressman David G. Valadao Leads Request for Oversight Hearing on Biden Administration’s Anti-Science Water Grab

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Dry Soil

Congressman David G. Valadao Leads Request for Oversight Hearing on Biden Administration’s Anti-Science Water Grab WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David G. Valadao and the entire California Republican Delegation sent a formal request to the House Natural Resources Committee and the Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee for an oversight hearing on the Biden administration’s decision to…