James Gallagher
U.S. Representative · CA-1 · Republican
Statements and posts
34 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jun 10, 2026.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Gallagher Demands Accountability Following Audit Exposing Billions in Questionable Medi-Cal Billing
Congressman James Gallagher (CA-01) joined Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23) and fellow members of California's congressional delegation in demanding answers from the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) following a…
“California taxpayers are pouring billions of dollars into Medi-Cal, and they deserve to know that money is being spent responsibly, not lost to fraud, waste, and bad oversight”
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Gallagher Joins Bipartisan Effort to Ban Betting on Wildfires
Introduced bipartisan bill to prohibit betting on wildfires on prediction markets.
“In Northern California, we know all too well the devastation wildfires can bring. Families have lost their homes, entire communities have been destroyed, and lives have been turned upside down”
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Gallagher Introduces Legislation to Combat Human Traffickers Exploiting Artificial Intelligence
Introduced the Countering Online Trafficking Act to combat AI-enabled human trafficking.
“Human traffickers are using new technology to prey on innocent children, and we cannot allow the federal government to fall behind”
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Gallagher Highlights Growing National Attention for Dunkin’s Law
Highlighted media coverage of Dunkin's Law, legislation strengthening protections for companion animals.
“People trust these businesses with animals they love, and that trust comes with a responsibility”
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Gallagher Announces More Than $60 Million in Federal Funding for Yreka Western Railroad
Announced $60.2 million in federal funding for Yreka Western Railroad rehabilitation project.
“Rural communities like Yreka and Montague deserve safe, reliable infrastructure that supports their local economies”
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Rep. Gallagher Highlights Legislative Accomplishments and Early Results for California's North State
Highlighted legislative accomplishments including 10 bills and 58 cosponsored measures.
“When I was sworn into Congress, I made a promise that the North State would have a strong voice in Washington”
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Introduced Dunkin's Law to strengthen federal protections for companion animals at care facilities.
“Whether it's a family losing a beloved pet at a boarding facility or the horrifying allegations coming out of Humboldt County, the message is the same: caring for animals comes with a responsibility”
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Introduced Dunkin's Law to strengthen federal protections for companion animals at care facilities.
“Whether it's a family losing a beloved pet at a boarding facility or the horrifying allegations coming out of Humboldt County, the message is the same: caring for animals comes with a responsibility”
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Gallagher Joins Bipartisan Push to Get Fix Our Forests Act Signed Into Law
Urged congressional leadership to include Fix Our Forests Act in defense bill.
“Northern California knows all too well the devastation wildfires leave behind. We can avoid the billions of dollars in destruction by doing the vital work now to prevent these fires in the first place”
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Rep. Gallagher Calls for FBI Crackdown on Illegal Marijuana Operations in Northern California
Called for FBI crackdown on illegal marijuana operations in Northern California.
“What we've had is California decided to legalize recreational marijuana, and they brought a lot of those California taxes to it”
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Urged FBI director to investigate illegal marijuana grows in Northern California.
“We can’t stand idly by as these criminals poison our water, destroy our land, and threaten the safety of rural families”
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Introduced bipartisan bill establishing formal U.S.-India interparliamentary dialogue group.
“India is one of America’s most consequential partners, and our relationship will only grow more important in the decades ahead”
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Gallagher Pushes Back on Proposed Federal Changes to Head Start Programs
Sent bipartisan letter opposing proposed Head Start rule changes affecting Northern California.
“Head Start is a lifeline for a lot of working families in rural Northern California”
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Gallagher Presses USTR to Protect California Winegrape Growers
Urged U.S. Trade Representative to address federal policies disadvantaging California winegrape growers.
“North State growers produce some of the best winegrapes in the world, but right now they are competing in a market where federal policy can actually make it easier to use foreign products than grapes grown here at home”
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Gallagher Helps Return Nearly $6 Million to North State Taxpayers
Announced his office returned nearly $6 million to North State taxpayers through constituent casework.
“Behind that $5.88 million number are real people. These are families and small business owners who were waiting on money that belonged to them”
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Introduced bill to provide 20 percent electricity rate discount for rural California host communities.
“Rural Northern California is a renewable energy powerhouse. We produce a tremendous amount of the clean power that keeps the lights on across this state, but the families who live here are still paying significantly higher electricity bills”
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Rep. Gallagher's AB 2700 Signed Into Law, Delivering Path Forward for Wildfire Victims
Announced that state wildfire compensation legislation he authored was signed into law.
“It was my great honor to take this bill on as one of my last actions in the legislature. Far too many wildfire victims are still waiting for the fair compensation they deserve”
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Gallagher Backs Bipartisan Bill to Keep America at Forefront of Fusion Energy
Cosponsored bipartisan bill providing $10 billion for fusion energy research and commercialization.
“Fusion energy represents a tremendous opportunity to strengthen American energy dominance, drive innovation, and create new opportunities for workers and businesses for the North State and across the nation”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to establish federal grant program for rural transportation infrastructure.
“Rural communities deserve transportation options that actually work for them, not one-size-fits-all solutions designed for big cities”
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House Passes Gallagher’s North State Water Priorities
House passed Water Resources Development Act with $160 million for Northern California water infrastructure.
“Water is the lifeblood of Northern California. It feeds our farms and provides drinking water for our communities”
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Gallagher Warns California Water Board: Don’t Jeopardize North State Water Supply
Urged California water board to reject Bay-Delta plan threatening Northern California water supply.
“As a sixth-generation Sacramento Valley farmer, I know there is nothing abstract about water policy. It determines whether our farms can produce, whether our communities have a reliable water supply and whether rural Northern California can continue to thrive”
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House Passes Gallagher Resolution to Stop California’s Costly Harbor Craft Mandate
House passed resolution overturning EPA waiver allowing California harbor craft emissions mandate.
“California already makes just about everything more expensive, and its mandates on our maritime industry are more of the same. I introduced this resolution to overturn the EPA waiver that gave California the green light to move forward with costly new requirements on commercial harbor craft.”
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Water Resources Development Act of 2026
Mr. Speaker, this is an example of great bipartisan leadership. It is delivering on the issue of water. Water is the lifeblood of our communities, it feeds our farms, and it provides drinking water. It is critical. We in this House, Congress, and this Republican majority are delivering for…
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Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.J. Res. 213, which overturns a Biden-era EPA waiver that gave California sweeping authority to impose burdensome and unrealistic zero-emission requirements on commercial harbor craft. This House did a big part of the job last night when we repealed this waiver as…
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Gallagher-Titus Bill to Protect Firefighters from Dangerous Drones Advances
Advanced bill to modernize drone safety rules and protect firefighters.
“When a wildfire is burning, our firefighters should be focused on putting it out, not worrying about a drone getting in their flight path”
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