David G. Valadao

RECOGNIZING CHIEF BILL DICKINSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E680] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

Congressman Valadao Works to Lower Substance Use Disorder Rates Among Older Americans WASHINGTON – Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Reps. Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Carol Miller (WV-01), and Paul Tonko (NY-20) to reintroduce the Residential Recovery for Seniors Act . This bipartisan bill…

Congressman Valadao Works to Solve Labor Shortages for Central Valley Dairy Producers WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined House Agriculture Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson as an original co-sponsor of the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act . This bipartisan bill would…

Valadao, Courtney, Simpson, DelBene Relaunch Bipartisan Congressional Dairy Caucus WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Reps. Joe Courtney (CT-02), Mike Simpson (ID-02), and Suzan DelBene (WA-01) in relaunching the Congressional Dairy Caucus. Central Valley dairy producers…

Congressman Valadao Opposes Governor Newsom's Annual Gas Tax Increase WASHINGTON – Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) led members of the California delegation in sending a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom, urging him to suspend the state’s upcoming gas excise tax increase on July 1, 2026. Beginning…

Congressman Valadao Applauds CMS Approval of California’s Hospital Quality Assurance Fee Program WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement in response to Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services (CMS) approval of California’s Hospital Quality Assurance Fee…

RECOGNIZING THE MERCY HOUSE BRUNDAGE LANE NAVIGATION CENTER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 107 (Thursday, June 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 107 (Thursday, June 25, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E620] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

Congressman Valadao Demands Answers from California Over Healthcare Tax Hike WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Reps. Vince Fong (CA-20), Jay Obernolte (CA-23), and members of the California delegation in sending a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom and California State…

Valadao, Costa Introduce Resolution Designating June as Portuguese National Heritage Month WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) and Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) reintroduced a resolution to formally recognize June as Portuguese National Heritage Month. This resolution highlights…

RECOGNIZING LAWRENCE FAMILY FARMS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E585-E586] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

Congressman Valadao Leads Effort to Strengthen VA Veteran Suicide Prevention Reporting WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) introduced the Trauma Outreach, Understanding, and Resiliency through Spirituality (TOURS) Act. This bill would expand the Department of Veterans Affairs'…

Valadao, Costa Recognize Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) to reintroduce a resolution officially commemorating June 10th as Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities (Dia…

Valadao, Bonamici, Bacon Lead Effort to Provide Greater Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Services WASHINGTON – Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Reps. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) and Don Bacon (NE-02) to reintroduce the Connections to Health Infrastructure and Emergency Recovery…

AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2027 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3840-H3864] From the Congressional…

AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2027 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3838-H3862] From the Congressional…

RECOGNIZING THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF KERN COUNTY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E527-E528] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

Congressman Valadao Secures Key Wins for Central Valley Families, Farmers, and Communities in FY27 Agriculture Appropriations Bill WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22), a member of the House Committee on Appropriations, released the following statement after the U.S. House of…

Congressman Valadao Joins Bipartisan Delegation to Urge Funding to Combat Golden Mussels WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Reps. Vince Fong (CA-20), Jim Costa (CA-21), and Josh Harder (CA-09) to send a letter to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Director Brian Nesvik…

Congressman Valadao Welcomes USDA Secretary Rollins to Bakersfield for Roundtable with Local Agriculture Leaders BAKERSFIELD, CA – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) hosted U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins at Allied Potato for a roundtable discussion on the…

Congressman Valadao Introduces Bill to Identify Unclaimed Deceased Veterans WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) introduced the Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act , a bill which would help Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) locate and collect the unclaimed remains of veterans to…

House Appropriations Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2027 Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill WASHINGTON – Yesterday, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2027 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act . This bill includes funding for U.S. Capitol operations, the Library…

Congressman Valadao Restores Ownership of Historic Land to Tulare County WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) introduced the Tulare Youth Recreation and Women’s History Enhancement Act alongside Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20). This bill authorizes the sale of two parcels of lands…

RECOGNIZING THE KAPPA OMEGA OMEGA CHAPTER OF THE ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 83 (Friday, May 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 83 (Friday, May 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E455] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

Congressman Valadao Votes to Fully Fund Benefits for Central Valley Servicemembers and Veterans WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and…

Congressman Valadao Introduces Tax Credit to Offset Early Expenses for New Families WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) introduced the bipartisan Supporting Newborn Parents Act of 2026 to create a newborn tax credit, separate from the existing Child Tax Credit (CTC), to help new…

House Passes Legislation to Combat Organized Supply Chain Theft and Retail Crime WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2853, the Combating Organized Retail Crime (CORCA) Act . This bipartisan bill was introduced by Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) and Reps. Dave Joyce…

RECOGNIZING TRICIA STEVER BLATTLER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 79 (Monday, May 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 79 (Monday, May 11, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E424] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

Valadao, Dingell Reaffirm Support for Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month WASHINGTON – Today, on World Asthma Day, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), co-chairs of the House Asthma and Allergy Caucus, reaffirmed support for their bipartisan resolution…

Congressman Valadao Joins Bipartisan Delegation to Raise Awareness for Suicide Prevention Resources WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Reps. Erin Houchin (IN-09), Lori Trahan (MA-03), and Mark Pocan (WI-02) to introduce the Campus Lifeline Act of 2026 . This bipartisan…

Congressman Valadao Announces the Winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement announcing the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for high school students in California’s 22nd Congressional District.…

Congressman Valadao Votes to Support Central Valley Producers by Passing the 2026 Farm Bill WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement upon passage of the bipartisan Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 , also known as the Farm Bill, out of the…

Congressman Valadao Leads Subcommittee Markup of FY27 Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill WASHINGTON – Today, the House Appropriations Legislative Branch Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2027 bill. This measure was approved by the Subcommittee, which Congressman Valadao chairs. “As…

CONGRATULATING THE HOUCHIN COMMUNITY BLOOD BANK ON ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E381] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

Valadao, Scholten Introduce Bill to Improve Access to Affordable, Locally-Grown Food WASHINGTON – Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) to reintroduce the Promoting Access to Local Agriculture Act . This bipartisan legislation would remove administrative…

Congressman Valadao Joins Bipartisan Delegation to Honor Sikh History Month WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Judy Chu (CA-28), and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) to introduce a resolution to formally recognize April as Sikh History Month. This…

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF RANDY JOE HOPPERT, JR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E379] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

HONORING RANDY JOE HOPPERT, JR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [House] [Page H3120] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING RANDY…

RECOGNIZING MR. JIM MOREHEAD Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E360] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

RECOGNIZING WONDERFUL COLLEGE PREP ACADEMY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E351] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

REAUTHORIZATION OF TELEHEALTH NETWORK AND TELEHEALTH RESOURCE CENTERS GRANT PROGRAMS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3023-H3024] From the Congressional Record Online through…

Congressman Valadao's Bill to Expand Access to Telehealth Passes House of Representatives WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 3419, the Telehealth Network and Telehealth Resource Centers Grant Program Reauthorization Act . This bipartisan bill was…

RECOGNIZING THE KIWANIS CLUB OF LINDSAY ON ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E341-E342] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

FOREIGN EMISSIONS AND NONATTAINMENT CLARIFICATION FOR ECONOMIC STABILITY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2902-H2909] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

Congressman Valadao Hosts Launch Event for Bipartisan Combating Human Trafficking Congressional Caucus WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) hosted the launch of the Combating Human Trafficking Congressional Caucus alongside caucus co-chairs Reps. Troy Carter (LA-02), Laurel Lee…

Congressman Valadao Announces House Committee on Agriculture Appointment WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement after he was appointed to serve on the House Committee on Agriculture. “I’m honored Chairman Thompson has entrusted me with the…

Congressman Valadao Works to Improve Forest Management and Wildfire Prevention WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) introduced the Long-Term Good Neighbor Authority Act alongside Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-19). This bipartisan bill extends the Good Neighbor Authority program…

HONORING SIERRA PACIFIC GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Page H2560] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

Congressman Valadao Launches Bipartisan Caucus to Combat Human Trafficking WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22), joined by Reps. Troy Carter (LA-02), Laurel Lee (FL-15), and Lucy McBath (GA-06), launched the Combating Human Trafficking Congressional Caucus. This caucus is a…

Congressman Valadao Celebrates Critical Investments in California Water Infrastructure WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement celebrating the Trump Administration’s commitment to releasing $540 million in funds for California water storage and…

SAVE OUR SEQUOIAS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2503-H2509] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SAVE OUR SEQUOIAS…