Today, the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) with Congressman David Valadao’s support. The FY24 NDAA authorizes funding for all discretionary military programs and activities – including personnel, operations, maintenance, procurement, research, and development. It also outlines critical policies and directives for the Department of Defense (DoD). Read more »

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. Read more »

Today, the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023 with Congressman Valadao’s support. The FY23 NDAA outlines a $858 billion military budget, an increase of $45 billion over the President’s request. Read more »

Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) co-led a letter to the Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall. The lawmakers requested the 144th Fighter Wing of the California Air National Guard receive new F-35 or F-15EX fighter aircraft. The request comes as the Wing’s current F-15C aircraft are nearing their end of service. Read more »

Today, the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023 with Congressman Valadao’s support. The FY23 NDAA authorizes funding for all discretionary military programs and activities- including personnel, operations, maintenance, procurement, research, and development. Read more »

Today, with the support of Congressman David G. Valadao, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022. Read more »