Today, Representatives David G. Valadao and Jim Costa introduced a resolution to celebrate June as Portuguese National Heritage Month. The resolution also identifies the many accomplishments of Portuguese Americans and the role they’ve played in shaping American culture. Read more »

Today, Congressman David G. Valadao and the Co-Chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues issued the following statement regarding ongoing Azerbaijani aggressions on the international border with Armenia: Read more »

Water is the backbone of our local economy, vital to tens of thousands of jobs, and the complete elimination of CVP water allocations for Central Valley farmers and families threatens the livelihoods of our entire community. Read more »

On Friday, May 21, 2021, Congressman David G. Valadao joined five members of the Republican Main Street Partnership to see the impact of the growing crisis at the United States-Mexico border. Read more »

"Not a single American tax dollar should be sent to the armed forces of oil-rich Azerbaijan - a country that ethnically cleansed Artsakh, holds Armenians POWs, and now occupies territory in the Republic of Armenia," said Congressman David Valadao. "President Biden should immediately withdraw his waiver of Section 907 and, if he won't, Congress should statutorily prevent any and all U.S. arms or aid to the Aliyev regime. The alternative - continuing to ship U.S. military aid to Baku despite its ongoing anti-Armenian aggression - sends Aliyev the green light to escalate his attacks." Read more »

"I am pleased to introduce legislation to extend tax credits for the production of biodiesel and alternative fuel mixtures,” said Congressman Valadao. Read more »

“Valley Fever is an illness that severely impacts the Central Valley, and I am proud to join my colleagues in an effort to raise awareness and find a solution,” said Congressman Valadao. Read more »

Today, Congressman David G. Valadao released the following statement in response to Governor Newsom’s drought emergency expansion: Read more »

“Our local veteran community has waited over a decade for an updated facility in Bakersfield. Despite frustrating delays in the promised project, I am happy to see the VA move forward with the new CBOC,” said Congressman Valadao. “Central Valley veterans deserve the highest quality of care, and it is critical this projected is completed without further delay.” Read more »

“RENEW WIIN is critical for combating this detrimental drought to ensure families in rural communities and our farms in the Central Valley and have access to clean, reliable water,” said Congressman Valadao. “While there are many important issues the Natural Resources Committee is tasked to examine, addressing this water crisis cannot wait. Read more »