Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) joined Congresswoman Connie Conway (CA-22) to introduce the Yosemite National Park Equal Access and Fairness Act. This bill amends the Raker Act and requires the city of San Francisco to pay a fair price for the water they obtain from Hetch Hetchy Valley, opens Hetch Hetchy for recreational activities, and requires the National Park Service to study a fair recreation and pricing structure for the use of Hetch Hetchy Valley. Read more »

Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) joined Congressman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) and other members of the California republican delegation in a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Chair Liane Randolph regarding the August 2022 mandate that requires 100% of new car sales in California to be zero-emission vehicles by 2035. Read more »

Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) hosted the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Cliff Bentz (OR-02) for a traveling water tour through the Central Valley. The lawmakers met with water agencies and stakeholders from Fresno to Bakersfield to discuss California’s water delivery systems, water storage capacity, and burdensome regulations that make it increasingly difficult for agricultural producers and rural communities to access water. Read more »

Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) introduced the Working to Advance Tangible and Effective Reforms (WATER) for California Act. This bill focuses on operational stability, infrastructure, and accountability to bring more water to the Central Valley. Congressman Valadao was joined in introduction by the entire California Republican delegation.   Read more »

Congressman David G. Valadao introduced the Working to Advance Tangible and Effective Reforms (WATER) for California Act. The bill continues to gain support from stakeholders and communities across California. This bill focuses on operational stability, infrastructure, and accountability to bring more water to the communities that need it most. Read more »

Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) and Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Bruce Westerman (AR-04) introduced H.R. ____ the Determination of NEPA Adequacy Streamlining Act. Read more »

Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) voted in support of H.R. 6448, the Invest to Protect Act. Congressman Valadao is an original co-sponsor of bill, which would establish a grant program through the Department of Justice to fund training for de-escalation, domestic violence, and officer safety to departments with less than 125 officers. Read more »

Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) introduced the Online Dating Safety Act, first covered by Fox News. This legislation ensures those who use online dating platforms are informed about users who abuse these services to defraud, mislead, or deceive other users. Read more »

This week, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) received the Guardian of Small Business Award from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). This award was presented to Rep. Valadao to recognize his strong pro-small business voting record in the 117th Congress. 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 »