Now more than ever, it’s vital our military has the resources necessary to confront the threats we face throughout the world. This week I was proud to fulfill that responsibility by voting for the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the bill which authorizes funding and outlines policy priorities for our military. The 2025 NDAA ensures our military has the personnel, equipment, and training necessary to defend the U.S. against our adversaries. It also provides a well-deserved pay raise and quality-of-life improvements, including improved housing and medical care, for servicemembers. Read more about the wins secured in this bill here.

This week the Sierra Pacific Girls High School Basketball team was in Washington for a tournament. On Thursday I had the pleasure of welcoming them to the Capitol for a tour of the building. It was great to share with them about my work in Congress and answer some of their questions. If you’re planning a trip to D.C. and would like a tour, you can visit my website here.

While I was in Washington this week, members of Team Valadao were out in the Valley, attending local events in the community. Last weekend, Golden Valley High School hosted the “We the People” competition, which tests students on their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution. I’d like to congratulate Arvin High School on their victory in Region 4! My office was proud to present the team with certificates in recognition of their achievement. They are now headed to the State competition.

This week, the City of Tulare held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new emergency homeless shelter being built. This facility will address the urgent need for support among those experiencing homelessness in the community. The shelter will operate year-round, 24/7, with 400 beds. I was proud to help secure $1.5 million in federal funding to help make this project a reality.

Trying to get an answer from a federal agency can often be a time-consuming and frustrating process. If you ever need help navigating a federal agency, you can visit my website here or call my Hanford office at (559) 460-6070. My team is ready to assist you!

Tratar de obtener una respuesta de una agencia federal a menudo puede ser un proceso frustrante y que requiere mucho tiempo. Si alguna vez necesita ayuda con una agencia federal, puede visitar mi sitio de web aquí o llamar a mi oficina de Hanford al (559) 460-6070. ¡Mi equipo está listo para ayudarte!

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