Statements and posts
13 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Fong Praises BLM Announcement of California Oil and Gas Lease Sale
Praised BLM announcement of December 2026 oil and gas lease sale in California.
“While Gavin Newsom has spent years restricting California energy production, undermining refining capacity, and driving up gas and energy costs, we are working with the Trump Administration to unleash American energy, expand reliable domestic supply, and restore California's energy security. Thank you to President…”
Oil and Gas RegulationAI-read
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Senate Passes Fong’s Clergy Act to Support Faith Leaders, Heads to President’s Desk
Senate passed bill allowing clergy to voluntarily rejoin Social Security retirement system.
“Our faith leaders give everything to their communities in the Central Valley and across our nation. They deserve financial security in return.”
Clergy ActSocial WelfareAI-read
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Attended groundbreaking for $200 million Friant-Kern Canal pump station replacement project.
“Today, we are breaking ground on a significant investment that will help keep water flowing to the farms, families and communities that power the Central Valley.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
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Fong Celebrates House Passage of Water Resources Development Act
Voted for Water Resources Development Act, securing water infrastructure projects for Central Valley.
“Water is the lifeblood of our communities, and this legislation builds on existing investments I’ve helped secure and delivers critical funding in the water infrastructure our families and businesses rely on.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
Mentions H.R. 9497 · voted Yea Sep 16, 2026, roll 673
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Fong Announces Over $34 Million for Central Valley Water Projects
Announced $34 million in federal grants for Central Valley water projects.
“Water is life in the Central Valley, and this investment of $34 million is vital for our farms, businesses, and families.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
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Fong Announces $10.95 Million to Build Aviation Maintenance Training Facility Supporting Edwards AFB
Announced $10.95 million federal grant for aviation maintenance training facility at Edwards AFB.
“From Chuck Yeager breaking the sound barrier in 1947, to testing the B-21 Raider and F-47 today, Edwards Air Force Base is the crown jewel of American aerospace innovation.”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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President Signs Bill Into Law Including Fong Legislation Supporting Wildfire Victims
President signed bill into law including Fong's wildfire tax relief legislation.
“In California, we are all too familiar with the devastation caused by wildfires.”
Disaster ResponseAI-read
Mentions H.R. 7825
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Introduced resolution designating third week of September as Fungal Disease Awareness Week.
“In the Central Valley, fungal diseases — Valley Fever in particular — are not a distant public health concern. They are a reality for thousands of our neighbors and families every single year.”
HealthAI-read
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Fong Legislation to End California's Hidden Tax Raising Costs on Americans Passes House
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Vince Fong’s (CA-20) H.J. Res. 210, a resolution to prevent a California Air Resources Board (CARB) mandate from driving up costs for Americans across the country.
“We are one step closer to stopping an unelected state agency in California from increasing prices for consumers across the country, weakening our nation’s supply chains, and straining our regional fuel supply.”
Mentions H.J.Res. 210 · voted Yea Sep 15, 2026, roll 666
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Fong Supports Sec. Duffy’s Efforts to Cut Red Tape, Unleash Space Innovation
Last week, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) sent a letter to Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy expressing strong support for the Federal Aviation Administration's proposed rule to streamline permitting for commercial space launch and…
“While our space industry may be the envy of the world, the regulatory landscape is a key obstacle holding it back.”
Mentions H.R. 8198
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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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Fong Leads Golden Mussel Roundtable to Protect Central Valley Water Infrastructure
Yesterday, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) led a breakfast roundtable with SEPRO Water, bringing together water agencies, farmers, farm bureaus, local government officials, and industry leaders to discuss the growing threat posed by invasive…
“Golden mussels are one of the most urgent threats to the Central Valley’s water infrastructure.”
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Fong Moves to End California's Hidden Climate Tax on American Consumers
Last week, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn the EPA’s 2023 authorization of amendments to the California's Air Resources Board’s (CARB) At-Berth Regulation.
“At a time when California families are already paying the highest gas prices and facing one of the highest costs of living in the nation, the last thing they need is another costly mandate from Sacramento.”
Mentions H.J.Res. 210 · voted Yea Sep 15, 2026, roll 666