David G. Valadao

Congressman Valadao Supports Legislation to Reinvest Federal Funds Back Into State Medicaid Programs WASHINGTON – Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) supported the Helping Encourage Lawful Payments and Strengthen Transparency, Anti-fraud, Tips, and Enforcement Strategies (HELP STATES) Act by joining…

Congressman Valadao Urges Administration to Protect Critical Central Valley Head Start Programs WASHINGTON – Last week, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Administration for Children and Families…

RECOGNIZING COLONEL ALLENSWORTH STATE HISTORIC PARK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 159 (Friday, October 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 159 (Friday, October 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1048-E1049] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

Valadao, Fong Welcome VA Secretary Collins to Bakersfield for New Clinic Announcement BAKERSFIELD – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) and Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) hosted Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins in Bakersfield to announce the new, modernized…

Congressman Valadao Introduces Legislation to Recognize Armenia for Hosting the Convention on Biological Diversity WASHINGTON – This week, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) and Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) introduced a bipartisan resolution commending Armenia for hosting the seventeenth meeting…

Congressman Valadao Releases Statement on Immigration and Customs Enforcement Operations in the Central Valley WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement Operations in the Central Valley: "I’ve been in contact…

Valadao, Bipartisan Colleagues Reintroduce Resolution Recognizing National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day WASHINGTON – This week, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Reps. Jim Costa (CA-21), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), John Larson (CT-01), Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), and Paul Tonko (NY-20) to…

Congressman Valadao Secures Federal Funding for Friant-Kern Canal, Attends Groundbreaking for Phase I Pump Station Replacement Project PORTERVILLE – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) attended the Friant Water Authority’s groundbreaking ceremony for the Friant-Kern Canal Phase I Pump Station…

RECOGNIZING FLOOD MINISTRIES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E977] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

RECOGNIZING HERMAN PORTER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E966] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

Congressman Valadao Reintroduces Legislation to Improve Financial Literacy Education WASHINGTON – Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) reintroduced the Promoting Financial Literacy in Secondary Schools Act . This bipartisan bill would help improve financial…

Congress Continues to Tackle Economic Issues, But We Can’t Forget About Immigration Whether I’m home in the Central Valley or working in Washington, affordability is one of the biggest concerns I hear from families. They feel it every time they buy groceries, fill up their gas tank, pay the…

Congressman Valadao Introduces Legislation to Increase Transparency in Agricultural Imports WASHINGTON – Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) introduced the Rooting Out Mislabeled Agriculture (ROMA) Act alongside Mike Thompson (CA-04), David Rouzer (NC-07), Reps. Jim Costa (CA-20), James Gallagher…

Valadao, Fong Condemn California State Water Resources Control Board’s Bay-Delta Plan Bait and Switch WASHINGTON – Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) and Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) released the following statement criticizing the State Water Resources Control Board Bay-Delta Water Quality…

Congressman Valadao Supports Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen 988 Mental Health Crisis Response WASHINGTON – Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Reps. Kim Schrier (WA-08), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Adam Smith (WA-09) to introduce the 988 Crisis Response Act . This bipartisan legislation…

Valadao, Gallagher Urge Governor Newsom to Prioritize Affordability Over More Regulations WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) and Congressman James Gallagher (CA-01) led members of the California delegation in sending a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom urging him to immediately…

RECOGNIZING THE KERN AUTISM NETWORK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 140 (Thursday, September 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 140 (Thursday, September 3, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E855] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

Valadao, Beyer Introduce Legislation to Improve Federal Coordination and Reduce Flood Risks WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Congressman Don Beyer (VA-08) to introduce the National Flood Impact Reduction and Resilience Act . This bipartisan bill would establish a…

Congressman Valadao Recognizes Central Valley Producers During National Farmers Market Week WASHINGTON – Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) reintroduced a bipartisan resolution designating August 2–8, 2026, as National Farmers Market Week alongside Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01). This…

Congressman Valadao Secures Federal Funding for Bakersfield Senior Center, Attends Site Groundbreaking BAKERSFIELD – Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) attended the Housing Authority of the County of Kern’s groundbreaking for the site of the new Bakersfield Senior Center. Once constructed, this…

Congressman Valadao Honors Central Valley Community Health Centers WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) reintroduced a bipartisan bill designating the first week of August as National Community Health Center Week. He was joined by Reps. Troy Balderson (OH-12), Danny Davis (IL-07),…

RECOGNIZING CLINICA SIERRA VISTA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 125 (Thursday, July 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 125 (Thursday, July 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E756] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

Congressman Valadao Reintroduces Legislation to Combat Invasive Pest Targeting Central Valley Growers WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) reintroduced the Spotted Wing Abatement Trust (SWAT) Act alongside Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06). This bipartisan bill would help combat…

Congressman Valadao Votes to Strengthen Our Nation’s Defense Capabilities WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement after voting in support of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA authorizes funding for all…

Congressman Valadao Votes to Continue Funding for Critical Programs WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement after voting in support of a clean, short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) to keep the government funded while the House and Senate continue…

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…

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'…

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 […

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…