Statements and posts
10 press releases and posts, newest first.
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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…”
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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.”
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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.”
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Valadao, Beyer Introduce Legislation to Improve Federal Coordination and Reduce Flood Risks
Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Congressman Don Beyer (VA-08) to introduce the National Flood Impact Reduction and Resilience Act.
“Central Valley families and farmers know firsthand the devastating impact flooding can have on our communities, like we saw when Tulare Lake flooded in 2023.”
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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.
“Housing affordability remains one of the biggest challenges facing Central Valley residents, and seniors are no exception.”
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Congressman Valadao Recognizes Central Valley Producers During National Farmers Market Week
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).
“The Central Valley grows a quarter of our nation’s food on less than one percent of America’s farmland, yet too many people living in urban areas don’t realize what it takes to get food from field to table.”
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Congressman Valadao Honors Central Valley Community Health Centers
Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) reintroduced a bipartisan bill designating the first week of August as National Community Health Center Week.
“As a member of the Congressional Community Health Center Caucus, I’m proud to join my colleagues in reintroducing this bipartisan resolution recognizing National Community Health Center Week.”