Representative David Valadao

Dear [firstname],

Read below for an update on my work in Washington on behalf of CA-22.

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Witnessing the Peaceful Transfer of Power

On Monday, I was honored to attend the Inauguration of our 47^th President, Donald Trump. To witness the peaceful transfer of power from one leader to the next is something that makes our nation so great, and a privilege I don’t take lightly. I’m looking forward to working with the Trump Administration to promote American energy independence, address California’s water crisis, lower costs four our families, and bring home some real wins to the Central Valley!

Preventing Future Wildfire Catastrophes

In California, wildfires are unfortunately inevitable, but years of mismanagement of our forests has significantly contributed to the severity of the fires we are witnessing today. Over the last few weeks, we’ve seen many lose their lives and homes due to the extreme wildfires in Los Angeles County, which is why I was an original co-sponsor on the Fix Our Forests Act. This bipartisan bill helps address the root causes of California’s wildfire crisis by providing federal agencies with the tools necessary to help states practice proactive forest management and mitigate risk. Leading up to the vote on Thursday, I spoke on the House floor in support of this critical piece of legislation.

Later that day, I enthusiastically cast my vote in favor of the Fix Our Forests Act, which passed the House with strong bipartisan support. I'm proud to have helped lead this effort to restore forest health and increase resiliency to wildfires, and I’m hopeful the Senate will consider it soon. You can read more about this bill here.

Team Valadao in the Valley

While I’ve been at work here in Washington, D.C., members of Team Valadao were out in California’s 22^nd Congressional District meeting with members of the community. Last week, my staff attended the Tulare Kings Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Awards Gala. Pictured below is the winner of the Corporate Business Award, Adventist Health, and the recipients of the Tulare Kings Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Scholarship. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners for this year’s event! Our region is so fortunate to have such hard working and strong advocates for the business community.

Tulare Kings Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

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!

Ask David

Our question this week comes from Javier. He asks:

"What do you think should be done about immigration in our country?"

Thanks for your question, Javier. As the son of immigrants myself, I recognize the important role immigration plays in shaping our nation and the incredible opportunity it offers to those seeking to build a better life here. Unfortunately, our current system is broken and years of mismanagement has led to a crisis at our borders, but I believe this moment presents a real opportunity to address this issue head-on.

I think we can all agree known criminals must be removed from the United States. But as Congress works towards reform, we must keep in mind the hardworking people who are contributing to our economy. As you know, here in the Central Valley, we rely on a dependable workforce to help sustain our agricultural industry. I believe creating a pathway to earned legal status for hardworking individuals contributing to our economy is of the utmost importance, and I have long been supportive of comprehensive, common sense immigration reform.

In the 118^th Congress, I re-introduced the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which reforms the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Worker program by providing visas for industries with year-round labor needs. This would help solve agricultural labor shortages while improving incentives for continued agricultural employment in the United States. Even though this bill has not been signed into law yet—despite bipartisan support—I remain committed to working towards a solution.

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In the News

Fix Our Forests Act passes the House, Congressman Valadao reacts

As Southern California continues to battle wildfires, relief could soon be on the way to prevent future fires. Central Valley Congressman David Valadao helped pass the Fix Our Forests Act through the House of Representatives.