David G. Valadao

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Valadao voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.

1. Economics and Public Finance 31% · 15 of 49 party 7%
2. Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 13%
3. Commerce 13% · 1 of 8 party 0%

Where Valadao broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

• Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

  Congressman Valadao Secures Federal Funding for Friant-Kern Canal, Attends Groundbreaking for Phase I Pump Station Replacement Project

  Secured $200 million in federal funding for Friant-Kern Canal pump station replacement project.

  “As a dairy farmer, I understand water isn’t just another issue for the Central Valley—it’s our way of life.”

  Water InfrastructureAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 22, 2026

  Congressman Valadao Reintroduces Legislation to Improve Financial Literacy Education

  Reintroduced bipartisan bill to improve financial literacy education in high schools.

  “Filing taxes, managing a budget, building savings, and understanding credit are all important life skills, yet too many students graduate high school without the financial knowledge they need to make informed decisions.”

  EducationAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 9, 2026

  Congressman Valadao Introduces Legislation to Increase Transparency in Agricultural Imports

  Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) introduced the Rooting Out Mislabeled Agriculture (ROMA) Act alongside Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-04), David Rouzer (NC-07), Jim Costa (CA-20), James Gallagher (CA-01), and Don Davis (NC-01).

  “Our Central Valley tomato growers and processors work hard to provide a safe, high-quality product, and they shouldn’t have to compete with foreign imports that are mislabeled or misrepresented.”

• Statement · Press release · Sep 4, 2026

  Valadao, Fong Condemn California State Water Resources Control Board’s Bay-Delta Plan Bait and Switch

  Four years later, the State Water Board has walked away from that agreement and moved the goalposts.

  “An unelected board in Sacramento is once again telling farmers, workers, and businesses that their water needs come last. Water districts and communities across California need certainty, not shifting rules that guarantee years of delay and litigation. Higher costs and more regulation are not the answer. While the…”

• Statement · Press release · Sep 4, 2026

  Congressman Valadao Supports Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen 988 Mental Health Crisis Response

  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.

  “Across the Central Valley, mobile crisis response teams work alongside law enforcement to respond to individuals in crisis, deescalate difficult situations, and connect people with vital mental health services.”

• Statement · Press release · Sep 3, 2026

  Valadao, Gallagher Urge Governor Newsom to Prioritize Affordability Over More Regulations

  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 direct the California Energy Commission (CEC)…

  “Central Valley families are already feeling the strain of California’s high cost of living, and instead of working to give people some relief, the Newsom Administration is making things worse.”

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Valadao voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Sponsored 36 (House median 25) · cosponsored 331 (median 289), 149 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Agriculture and Food, Health, Armed Forces and National Security.

• H.R. 10528 To amend the Financial Literacy and Education Improvement Act to include secondary schools in best practices for teaching financial literacy, and for other purposes.Education · Introduced Sep 21, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 10324 ROMA ActAgriculture and Food · Introduced Sep 8, 2026 In committee
• H.Res. 1475 Expressing support for the designation of the first week of August as "National Community Health Center Week", and encouraging all Americans to participate by visiting their local community health center and celebrating the important partnership between health centers and the communities they serve.Health · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 8806 Supporting Newborn Parents Act of 2026Taxation · Introduced Aug 3, 2026 In committee
• H.Res. 1476 Supporting the designation of the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week".Agriculture and Food · Introduced Aug 3, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 9976 SWAT Act of 2026Agriculture and Food · Introduced Jul 27, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 9006 Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans ActEstablishes a program to locate and assist unclaimed veterans. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jul 21, 2026 In committee
• H.Res. 1390 Expressing support for the designation of June as Portuguese National Heritage Month.International Affairs · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 In committee

How often Valadao voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Valadao’s campaign raised $4.9M: $1.4M (29%) from individuals and $1.9M (39%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $3.4M.

Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.

Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro

Who funds Valadao

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 503.

1. Blue Diamond Growers Cooperative PAC
2. Air Line Pilots Association Labor union PAC
3. America's Credit Unions Trade association PAC