“When the California High-Speed Rail Authority considered routing the rail line directly through the City of Wasco, they were made aware of the drastic impact this decision would have on the community,” said Congressman Valadao. “The construction of the rail has disrupted businesses and homes, worsened air quality, and the abandoned Wasco Farm Labor Housing complex has posed serious health and safety risks. These concerns have been raised with the Authority repeatedly for the last decade, and the residents of Wasco deserve answers and prompt action to address this growing issue.” Read more »

“Our veterans have made extraordinary sacrifices for our nation. Providing medical care, education, and other benefits for these men and women is an incredibly important responsibility,” said Congressman Valadao. “While I understand the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to this backlog, it is imperative this issue is addressed immediately. The NPRC must promptly reopen with appropriate safety precautions so our veterans and their families can access the records they desperately need.” Read more »

“My family immigrated to the United States from the Azores Islands of Portugal in search of the American dream,” said Congressman Valadao. Read more »

Today, the City of Kingsburg announced T-Mobile broke ground on the Central Valley Customer Experience Center. T-Mobile committed to create approximately 1,000 new jobs at this location, which is welcomed news for the City of Kingsburg as well as the larger Central Valley. Read more »

“I am concerned and disappointed to learn of the Bureau of Reclamation’s decision to suspend the already low South-of-Delta 5% allocation,” said Congressman Valadao. “The Central Valley farming community has survived not only devastating drought conditions and burdensome regulations for decades, but also a global pandemic; however, our farms cannot survive without greater water allocations for South-of-Delta agriculture. Halting the allocation entirely is simply irresponsible. It is critical that allocations of California’s water supply reflect the needs of our farms so they may continue to produce the food our nation relies on.” Read more »

“The 21st Congressional District is home to a dynamic Asian-American and Pacific Islander population which contributes so much to the Central Valley’s vibrancy,” said Congressman Valadao. “It is especially important at this time to make a clear statement that the United States will not stand for these racially charged crimes. We must do everything we can to ensure Asian-American and Pacific Islanders are welcomed and safe in their communities.” Read more »

“I am proud to protect our Dreamers. My Congressional District is home to more than 7,000 DACA recipients. These young people go to work, attend school, pay taxes, and are actively involved in our communities. We must ensure that people who were brought here as children through no fault their own and call the United States home are welcome here." Read more »

The deadline to submit forms to Congressman Valadao's office is March 31, 2021. Read more »

“Reports of inhumane treatment of these prisoners, as well as misrepresentation by Azerbaijani authorities to justify their continued capture, makes clear this is an issue of both human rights and international law,” said Congressman Valadao. “I wholeheartedly condemn Azerbaijan for their failure to uphold the November 9 agreement, and I implore them to return all Armenian captives immediately.” Read more »

"The Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Area Standards Review Committee’s proposed change to population thresholds would remove the status of the Hanford-Corcoran area as a Metropolitan Statistical Area,” said Congressman Valadao. “This proposal would deprive our community of vital statistical data used for city planning and economic development as well as limit access to certain grants and funds. I urge the Office of Management and Budget to reject this detrimental change.” Read more »