Happy New Year! A few weeks ago, I sent my year-end recap newsletter highlighting the work my team and I have done on behalf of the Central Valley in 2023. I’m proud of all we were able to accomplish last year, and I look forward to serving our community in the new year. In case you missed it, you can read my full 2023 recap here.

Congress returns to Washington next week, and we have no shortage of things to get done – from funding the federal government to securing the border. I want to hear about which issue is most important to you:

This week, I had the opportunity to meet with the Delano Police Department’s interim Chief, Jerry Nicholson, as well as other officers in the department. As crime continues to rise across the Valley and California, we must support our law enforcement officers and ensure they have the resources they need to keep our neighborhoods safe. We had a very productive meeting, and it was great to meet with some of the brave men and women who risk their lives every day to protect our community. 

This week, I met with the city manager of Delano and other local department heads to receive an update on their work throughout the city. During the meeting, we discussed upcoming city projects and the growth of Delano, as well as updates from each department. I also gave a legislative update on government funding in the new year, and critical issues facing Delano like reliable water access. Thanks to all who joined for a productive meeting!

Are you having trouble getting answers from the Social Security Administration, IRS, Veterans Administration, or another federal agency? My office may be able to help!

My office works directly with federal agencies to assist constituents and we may be able to help resolve a problem or get you the information you need. Last year, my office was able to return over $21 million that constituents were owed from federal agencies. While we can’t guarantee a favorable outcome, my team will do everything we can to get you a timely response to your issue.

If you need help with a federal agency, visit my website here or call my Hanford office at (559) 460-6070.

Do you have a question about my position on an issue? How the Congress operates? My thoughts on the news of the day?

Send your first name, town, and question to AskDavid@mail.house.gov and I might answer yours right here in one of my weekly newsletters. Make sure to subscribe to my weekly email updates to see if your question was answered!

If you want to share your opinion with me on issues of importance, you can always contact me on my website.

Did you know you can now sign up for texts from my office to stay up to date on my work in Washington D.C.? To sign up to receive updates from me directly to your phone, just text VALADAO to (559) 387-4346 and you will be automatically subscribed. You can also sign up for text alerts using this form here.  

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