U.S. Representative for California’s 22nd District
David G. Valadao
Position · +0.26
- In office
- House 2013–now
11 years in CongressMore senior than 66% of the House - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 31%
- Agriculture and Food 13%
- Committees
- Agriculture
- Appropriations
- Joint Committee of Congress on the Library
- Bills on
- Agriculture and Food
- Health
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Age
- 49
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- DRandy Villegas$2.6M
- DJasmeet Bains$1.6M
- DRudy Salas$14K
Bottom line
Where Valadao has influence
Roles
- Chair · Legislative Branch (Appropriations)
- Agriculture · 29th in seniority on the majority side
- Appropriations · 13th in seniority on the majority side
- Joint Committee of Congress on the Library · 2nd in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 3168 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 · Out of committee
- H.R. 9010 Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes. · Out of committee
- H.R. 3419 To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the telehealth network and telehealth resource centers grant programs. · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 3854 Modernizing All Veterans and Survivors · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Valadao’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Valadao breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Valadao voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Economics and Public Finance 31% · 15 of 49 party 7%
- Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 13%
- Commerce 13% · 1 of 8 party 0%
Every issue Pro See all 7 issues where Valadao has broken with Republicans, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Valadao broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| May 13, 2026 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Passage · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Nay |
| Feb 24, 2026 | ROTOR ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act or the ROTOR ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Valadao is saying
All 10 statements and posts-
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
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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.”
EducationAI-read
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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.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Valadao voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 60 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Valadao’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 29
- Action in committee 18
- Action beyond committee 9
- Passed chamber 6
- Became law 0
29 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 29 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 36 sponsored billsSponsored 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
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 152 | 91% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 69 | 42% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 70% |
| Energy | 38 | 76% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 85% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 73% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 28 | 89% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 86% |
| Commerce | 27 | 89% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 50% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 80% |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% |
| Education | 15 | 60% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 64% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 55% |
| Health | 8 | 63% |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% |
| Law | 7 | 71% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 7 | 100% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Native Americans | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Valadao voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMichael K. SimpsonID-298%agreement
- RTom ColeOK-497%agreement
- RMichael T. McCaulTX-1097%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Valadao most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn 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.
- Blue Diamond Growers Cooperative PAC
- Air Line Pilots Association Labor union PAC
- America's Credit Unions Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Valadao this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Historical record Pro Compare Valadao’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, CA-22Republican2023–present
- U.S. House, CA-21Republican2013–2023
Seat
- State
- California
- District
- 22
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 49
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-4695
2465 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Hanford, Bakersfield
- Website
- valadao.house.gov
- CongressmanDavidValadao
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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