Representative David Valadao

Dear [firstname],

It's been a busy week here in the 22nd District. Read below for an update on my work on behalf of the Central Valley.

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Welcoming USDA Secretary Rollins to Bakersfield

Today, I welcomed U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins to Allied Potato in Bakersfield for a roundtable discussion with Central Valley agricultural leaders. The conversation focused on key issues impacting producers across the Valley, including rising input costs, workforce shortages, burdensome regulations, and the need for a stronger safety net for specialty crop growers. Before the roundtable, Secretary Rollins and I toured Allied Potato’s operations, where we saw firsthand the work being done to grow, process, and package the food that helps feed families across the nation.

I was also proud to join Secretary Rollins as she announced USDA finalized $1.6 billion in assistance for specialty crop growers to help offset high costs and market distruptions. As the sole dairy farmer in Congress, I understand many of the challenges our producers are facing, which is why I’ve continued working to advocate for policies that support Central Valley agriculture and give producers the certainty they need to plan for the future. I appreciated the opportunity to bring local agricultural leaders together with USDA to ensure the voices of our farmers and ranchers are heard directly in Washington.

Team Valadao Hosts Service Academy Information Night

This week, my office hosted a Service Academy Information Night at Hanford West High School. This annual event gives students a chance to learn about some of our nation’s most prestigious academic universities and meet with representatives from each of the service academies. Thank you to all the students and parents who were able to make it. If you or someone you know wants to learn more about service academies but were unable to attend, please visit my website.

Team Valadao in the Valley

This week, Team Valadao honored our fallen heroes at the Memorial Day ceremonies held at Bakersfield National Cemetery, Historic Union Cemetery, and the Bakersfield Breakfast Rotary Club’s 1,000 Flags event. The team also attended the Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors’ Monthly Luncheon and celebrated the groundbreaking for the Alicante Elementary School expansion project.

Later in the week, my staff met with Hanford Fire Chief Daniel Perkins to discuss public safety priorities and connected with Hanford Parks and Community Services Director Brad Albert to learn more about upcoming community events. To close out the week, Team Valadao met with Bakersfield City Manager Christian Clegg, celebrated the grand reopening of the Buttonwillow pool, and attended the Senior Prom hosted by Remington Senior Living in Hanford, where they presented Certificates of Recognition to the prom king and queen.

Casework Corner

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 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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In the News

California Congressmen Jim Costa, Adam Gray, and Josh Harder Urge DHS, USCIS to Address Extreme DACA Processing Delays

In a letter sent to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and USCIS Director Joseph Edlow, the lawmakers raised concerns over growing processing backlogs that are leaving DACA recipients in limbo and creating serious consequences for families, employers, and local economies throughout the region.