Congressman Valadao Hosts USDA/FSA Roundtable with Central Valley Producers in Tulare

Hosted roundtable with Central Valley farmers and USDA officials on agricultural challenges.

“Agriculture is the backbone of the Central Valley’s economy, and it’s important that our farmers have a seat at the table when decisions are made that affect their operations”

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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Officer Brian Liles

Mr. Speaker, I rise today along with my colleague, Representative Vince Fong, to honor the life and legacy of California Highway Patrol Officer Brian Liles. For more than 16 years, Officer Liles served the people of California with honor, dedication, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to…

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President Signs Congressman Valadao’s Romance Scam Prevention Act into Law

Signed into law bipartisan bill requiring dating apps to notify users of fraud-banned individuals.

“I’m extremely proud to see my bill, the Romance Scam Prevention Act, signed into law”

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Recognizing Kern Family Health Care

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Kern Family Health Care as it marks 30 years of providing quality health care to the people of Kern County. On July 1, 1996, the plan was established to ensure that working families and vulnerable residents in the Central Valley could see a doctor close to…

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Congressman Valadao Supports Legislation to Reinvest Federal Funds Back Into State Medicaid Programs

Co-sponsored bill allowing states to retain Medicaid fraud recovery funds for anti-fraud efforts.

“Medicaid provides critical support to families across the Central Valley, and it’s important we do everything we can to ensure funds are properly distributed”

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Congressman Valadao Urges Administration to Protect Critical Central Valley Head Start Programs

Urged HHS to protect Head Start performance standards in proposed federal rule.

“The proposed rulemaking would fundamentally reshape the nationwide Head Start program by eliminating performance standards that have been central to its success for decades.”

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Congressman Valadao Introduces Legislation to Recognize Armenia for Hosting the Convention on Biological Diversity

Introduced bipartisan resolution commending Armenia for hosting UN biodiversity conference.

“As co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan resolution recognizing Armenia’s strong commitment to conservation and environmental stewardship”

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Valadao, Fong Welcome VA Secretary Collins to Bakersfield for New Clinic Announcement

Announced new modernized VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Bakersfield.

“Our veterans have sacrificed so much to protect our nation and preserve our freedoms, and when they come home, they deserve access to high-quality VA healthcare in their communities”

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Recognizing Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park on its 50th anniversary and its historic impact on the Central Valley. The namesake of the historic park, Colonel Allen Allensworth, was born into slavery in Kentucky in 1842. He escaped, served in the U.S. Navy…

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Congressman Valadao Releases Statement on Immigration and Customs Enforcement Operations in the Central Valley

Stated ICE operations target individuals with warrants and criminal histories, called for immigration system reform.

“I’ve been in contact with the Department of Homeland Security regarding recent immigration enforcement actions in the Central Valley, and they've informed my office that these operations are focused on individuals with active warrants and known criminal histories”

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Valadao, Bipartisan Colleagues Reintroduce Resolution Recognizing National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day

Reintroduced bipartisan resolution designating October 8 as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day.

“I’m proud to join my colleagues in reintroducing a bipartisan resolution designating October 8th as National Hydrogen Fuel Cell Day”

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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”

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Recognizing Herman Porter

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Herman Porter as the 2026 Kern County Fair Person of the Year and to thank him for his decades of dedicated service to the community. Mr. Porter first became involved with the Kern County Fair in 1955 as a high school FFA member showing beef cattle. In…

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Recognizing Flood Ministries

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Flood Ministries on its 20th anniversary and to honor years of steadfast service to the most underserved members of the Kern County community. In 2006, dedicated volunteers from The Bridge Bible Church gathered to establish Flood Ministries under the belief…

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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

Introduced bipartisan bill to increase transparency in agricultural imports and prevent mislabeled tomato products.

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

Criticized California water board for abandoning 2022 Bay-Delta agreement with water agencies.

“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.”

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

Introduced bipartisan bill to fund mobile crisis response teams and Medicaid reimbursement for 988 services.

“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

Led California delegation urging Governor Newsom to withdraw proposed tire efficiency regulation.

“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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Recognizing the Kern Autism Network

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Kern Autism Network on its 30th anniversary and to honor its longstanding commitment to supporting individuals with autism and their families in Kern County through education, advocacy, and community support. Beginning in 1995, staff from the Kern Regional…

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Valadao, Beyer Introduce Legislation to Improve Federal Coordination and Reduce Flood Risks

Introduced bipartisan bill to establish coordinated federal flood risk reduction program.

“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 Valadao Recognizes Central Valley Producers During National Farmers Market Week

Reintroduced bipartisan resolution designating August 2–8, 2026, as National Farmers Market Week.

“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 Secures Federal Funding for Bakersfield Senior Center, Attends Site Groundbreaking

Secured $7.57 million in federal funding for Bakersfield Senior Center affordable housing project.

“Housing affordability remains one of the biggest challenges facing Central Valley residents, and seniors are no exception”

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Congressman Valadao Honors Central Valley Community Health Centers

Reintroduced bipartisan resolution designating 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”

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Congressman Valadao Reintroduces Legislation to Combat Invasive Pest Targeting Central Valley Growers

Reintroduced bipartisan bill to combat invasive spotted wing drosophila pest.

“Central Valley specialty crop growers work tirelessly to put food on tables across America, but invasive pests like the spotted wing drosophila (SWD) continue to make that job harder and more expensive”

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