Congressman David G. Valadao

08/24/2021

H.R. 4 is an unconstitutional power grab by the Majority to keep themselves in power and puts the federal government in charge of state elections. I will vote against it. #CA21

08/24/2021

Today, while Americans are actively stranded in Afghanistan, the Majority forced a vote on a budget resolution - the first step to enact President Biden's $3.5 trillion tax and spending spree. This should show you where their priorities lie. #CA21

08/24/2021

A Valley in Crisis: Discussions on the Drought with Congressman David Valadao. “This is something we need Congress to get on.” Coalinga City Councilman Adam Adkisson discusses California’s aging water infrastructure and the need for a solution. #CA21

08/23/2021

FDA Approves First COVID-19 Vaccine

U.S. Food and Drug Administration has fully approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine as safe and effective. If you haven’t been vaccinated yet, please make an appointment to do so at https://myturn.ca.gov/ #CA21

FDA approved the first COVID-19 vaccine, now marketed as Comirnaty, for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in individuals 16 years of age and older.

08/19/2021

Thank you to the Capitol Police for their protection today and every day. These men and women stand in harms way, harm that has come far too often lately, and we are indebted to them for their service. Thank you. #CA21

08/19/2021

Congratulations to Miss Penny Saltray on being named an honorary firefighter for the Hanford and Kings County Fire Departments! It was a privilege to be a part of making the dreams of this incredible young lady come true. She truly has the heart of a firefighter. #CA21

08/17/2021

I am proud to join many of my 117th class colleagues in a letter to President Biden on securing the Kabul airport and requesting the urgent evacuation of U.S. citizens and loyal Afghans who served alongside U.S. forces. #CA21

08/17/2021

Had a great evening honoring our District 9 California Milk Advisory Board Dairy Princess Program participants; Incoming District 9 Princess Isabella Riberio, Outgoing District 9 Alternate Anissa Borges, and Incoming District 9 Alternate Sophia Gomes. #CA21

Had a great evening honoring our District 9 California Milk Advisory Board Dairy Princess Program participants; Incoming District 9 Princess Isabella Riberio, Outgoing District 9 Alternate Anissa Borges, and Incoming District 9 Alternate Sophia Gomes. #CA21

08/16/2021

My office stands ready to assist Americans stranded in Afghanistan. If you or someone you know needs help, contact my office immediately:

(559) 460-6070
#CA21

08/16/2021

Veterans Crisis Line: Su***de Prevention Hotline, Text & Chat

IMPORTANT: If you know a veteran that served, please check in on them. As the heartbreaking situation in Afghanistan continues to develop, many veterans are hurting. If you are in need of help, please call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1 or text 838255.

https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

#CA21

Free, confidential support for Veterans in crisis and their families and friends. Call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 or text to 838255.

08/16/2021

Our focus must be on bringing U.S. citizens and allies to safety. America's credibility is at stake, and the President must honor our commitments to those that risked their lives on our behalf. #CA21

08/13/2021

Today I visited the Shelly Baird School in Hanford, a school that provides comprehensive education and support services for Kings County students with complex and intensive educational needs. Thank you for all that you do for our community. #CA21

Today I visited the Shelly Baird School in Hanford, a school that provides comprehensive education and support services for Kings County students with complex and intensive educational needs. Thank you for all that you do for our community. #CA21

08/13/2021

Toured Setton Farms for their West Coast HQ grand opening - thank you for having me! #CA21

Toured Setton Farms for their West Coast HQ grand opening - thank you for having me! #CA21

08/12/2021

Visited the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Bakersfield to tour their facility and learn more about a new community resource program that teaches skills to Bakersfield youth in preparation to join the workforce. #CA21

Visited the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Bakersfield to tour their facility and learn more about a new community resource program that teaches skills to Bakersfield youth in preparation to join the workforce. #CA21

08/12/2021

Stopped by the CAPK Food Bank this morning to learn more about their expansion project. Financial hardship due to COVID-19 continues to make it difficult for families to put food on the table, which is why resources like this are so important for our communities. #CA21

08/11/2021

Kern County authorizes lawsuit against California

President Joe Biden and California Governor Newsom have hindered energy production here in California & the U.S. at every turn. These reckless policies cause us to depend on foreign oil imports, resulting in soaring gas prices and joblessness for thousands of central valley residents. #CA21

08/09/2021

The wait is over. Tom Flores is now a Hall of Famer.

Sanger-native Tom Flores is a legend, and it’s wonderful to see his legacy honored in the Hall of Fame. I’m proud to have co-sponsored a resolution with @RepJimCosta urging the NFL Hall of Fame Selection Committee to induct him, and I’m proud to see it happen. #CA21

08/07/2021

Today, we honor the service and sacrifice of the men and women of our United States Armed Services who were wounded in battle or paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country. #PurpleHeartDay #CA21

08/06/2021

Today we honored the life of Kern County Sheriff's Deputy Phillip Campas. His service to our country and our community will be remembered. May he Rest In Peace. #CA21

08/05/2021

Thank you USDA Secretary Vilsack for coming out to the Central Valley to see firsthand the issues we are facing. Lack of water, labor shortages, and trade issues are some of our greatest challenges, and I look forward to working together to address them. Thank you Congressman Jim Costa for organizing the visit. #CA21

08/05/2021

Congressman David G. Valadao and House Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman Host Water Roundtable with Central Valley Water Stakeholders

Thank you Congressman Bruce Westerman for joining me today for a roundtable with local water stakeholders! I hope to continue the conversation we had today in the Central Valley back in DC and put pressure on the Majority to help our constituents in need. #CA21

Congressman David G. Valadao and House Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman hosted a water roundtable in Five Points, California, with local water stakeholders.

08/04/2021

A Valley in Crisis: Discussions on the Drought with Congressman David Valadao. Fresno County farmer Matt Abercrombie details fears of what the future of farming looks like without the promise of water. #CA21

08/03/2021

It was my privilege to present Adriane Louie with a flag flown over the Capitol Building in honor of her late husband, Stanley Louie. Stanley was instrumental in establishing a new PD in Selma, & I was honored to help recognize his many contributions to the community. #CA21

It was my privilege to present Adriane Louie with a flag flown over the Capitol Building in honor of her late husband, Stanley Louie. Stanley was instrumental in establishing a new PD in Selma, & I was honored to help recognize his many contributions to the community. #CA21

08/03/2021

Feenstra Leads 87 Colleagues in Urging Biden to Abandon Effort to Raise Taxes on Landowners

The Biden Administration plans to put a cap on like-kind exchanges that help local businesses and farms recover from COVID-19. That is why my colleagues and I sent a letter urging President Joe Biden to prioritize economic re-growth for small businesses. #CA21

WASHINGTON -- Today, Rep.

07/30/2021

Some of my constituents have been forced to bathe with bottled water, & some have been forced to abandon entire fields of crops because there simply isn’t enough water for them. Real people need our help, and it’s clear the Majority is unwilling to provide it. #CA21

07/29/2021

A Valley in Crisis: Discussions on the Drought with Congressman David Valadao. Bill Stretch, General Manager of the Fresno Irrigation District, discusses how the lack of surface water is causing Central Valley communities to suffer. #CA21

07/28/2021

Great to have the Garner and Belt families in DC today! #CA21

Great to have the Garner and Belt families in DC today! #CA21

07/27/2021

The current drought isn’t just devastating California, it’s hurting most of the western U.S. That’s why I joined Rep. Dan Newhouse and Congressman Bruce Westerman in sending a letter to DOI Secretary Haaland and USDA Secretary Vilsack requesting a briefing on what they’ve done to address the drought. We need more action. #CA21

07/26/2021

My heart breaks for the Kern County law enforcement community following the loss of Kern County Deputy Sheriff Phillip Campas yesterday. Terra and I are praying for everyone involved in this tragic incident, including a swift recovery for the second officer injured. #CA21

07/23/2021

Had some special guests from Hanford in my DC office today! Thank you to the Borges family for stopping by on your trip. #CA21

Had some special guests from Hanford in my DC office today! Thank you to the Borges family for stopping by on your trip. #CA21

07/21/2021

The COVID-19 pandemic paused the passport application process, causing a 1.8 million passport backlog. As Americans begin to feel comfortable with traveling, it is important we address these delays. That is why I am proud to cosign a letter with my colleagues urging the State Department to develop a plan to resolve this issue. #CA21

07/21/2021

Had a great telephone town hall this evening - thanks to all of you who joined in! These town halls help me better represent #CA21 in DC. If you would like to stay up to date on when my next telephone town hall will take place, sign up here: valadao.house.gov

Had a great telephone town hall this evening - thanks to all of you who joined in! These town halls help me better represent #CA21 in DC. If you would like to stay up to date on when my next telephone town hall will take place, sign up here: valadao.house.gov

07/20/2021

A Valley in Crisis: Discussions on the Drought with Congressman David Valadao. Kerman farmer Steve Koretoff explains how the drought has strained the California agriculture industry, causing concerns for the futures of #CA21 farms that have been feeding the US for generations.

07/16/2021

Towns in my district have been forced to pump more groundwater to meet their needs. Burdensome overregulation restricted available water & prevented aquifers from replenishing, resulting in increasing land subsidence at the expense of critical water transportation infrastructure.

My third amendment would create a grant program to fund the acceleration and completion of repairs to damaged canal infrastructure facilities to break this cycle and enable farmers to comply with state pumping limits. The Majority party voted no. #CA21

07/16/2021

It’s time we put people before fish. My second amendment would codify the 2019 BiOps, following the most accurate, best available science. Following the science really should be a no-brainer, but the Majority party voted no. #CA21