U.S. Representative David Valadao (ca-21)
Recent News About U.S. Representative David Valadao (ca-21)
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Healthcare leaders discuss challenges at Central Valley roundtable
Congressman David G. Valadao and Congressman Vince Fong recently held a healthcare roundtable in Bakersfield, California, with Brett Guthrie, the Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Health.
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California Republicans request delay on vote affecting fuel costs
Today, Representatives David G. Valadao and Michelle Steel led the California Republican Congressional delegation in addressing the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
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Resolution introduced to recognize 1984 Sikh genocide
Congressman David G. Valadao, representing California's 22nd district and co-chair of the Sikh American Congressional Caucus, has introduced a resolution to formally recognize and commemorate the Sikh Genocide of 1984.
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Congressmen introduce act prioritizing valley fever vaccine development
Congressman David G. Valadao, representing California's 22nd district, has partnered with Congressman John Duarte from California's 13th district to introduce the Valley Fever Awareness and Vaccine Development and Manufacturing Act. This legislation focuses on developing a human vaccine for Valley Fever by facilitating its development, approval, licensing, and initial manufacturing.
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Valadao seeks clarity from IRS on delayed ERTC claim processing
Today, Congressman David G. Valadao sent a follow-up letter to IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel concerning delays in processing Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) claims. This program was established during the COVID-19 pandemic to assist businesses in retaining employees. Earlier this year, Congressman Valadao had reached out to Commissioner Werfel to address issues related to the processing and payment of these claims.
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Bill aims at providing disaster relief funds for ag producers affected by natural events
Reps. David G. Valadao (CA-22) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) have introduced the Agriculture Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, which allocates an additional $14 billion to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The funding is aimed at assisting agriculture producers affected by natural disasters in 2023.
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California Republicans urge EPA to reject clean fleets waiver
Congressman David G. Valadao, representing California's 22nd district, has led the California Republican delegation in requesting that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) deny California’s waiver request to implement the Advanced Clean Fleets rule. The Washington Examiner first reported this development.
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Valadao introduces resolution designating November 12th as Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Awareness Day
Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate November 12th as Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Awareness Day. Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) is a rare brain disease that causes a rapid decline in cognitive health and often leads to death within a few months to one year after symptoms appear. Longtime Bakersfield Mayor Harvey L. Hall passed away from CJD in 2018.
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Valadao supports resolution to prevent shutdown and extend veterans' programs
Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) announced his support for a Continuing Resolution (CR) to keep the government operational while Congress works on Appropriations Bills. The CR also includes legislation from Valadao aimed at extending critical veterans' resources and programs that were set to expire at the end of the fiscal year. The resolution passed with bipartisan support.
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House passes Online Dating Safety Act introduced by Valadao
Today, the House unanimously passed H.R. 6125, known as the Online Dating Safety Act. The bill was introduced last year by Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07). It mandates dating apps and services to notify users if they have interacted with someone who has been removed from the app for fraudulent activities. The Federal Trade Commission reported that romance scams led to victims losing $1.3 billion in 2022.
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Congressman Valadao introduces legislation extending critical veteran services
On September 20, 2024, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) and House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost (IL-12) introduced the VA Extenders Act of 2024. The bill aims to extend certain Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) authorities that are set to expire at the end of the fiscal year.
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Congressman Valadao introduces bill for transparency in CBO report scheduling
Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22), a member of the House Budget Committee, introduced the CBO Scheduling Reform Act. The legislation aims to improve transparency in the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) report release schedule. CBO reports are often used by members of Congress and their staff to inform decisions on how legislation impacts the federal budget and deficit.
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Congressmen introduce bill aiming to reduce federal court backlog
Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) has joined Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) in introducing the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act. The legislation aims to address the multi-year backlogs currently plaguing federal district courts across the country due to judicial staffing shortages by creating 63 new permanent district court judgeships.
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House passes bill addressing $3B shortfall in veteran disability benefits
The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 9468, the Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act, to address a $3 billion shortfall in disability and education benefits anticipated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by October. Congressman Valadao, along with other members of the House Appropriations Committee, introduced the legislation to ensure uninterrupted veterans' benefits.
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House passes Valadao's bill enhancing VA accessibility for disabled veterans
The House of Representatives has unanimously passed H.R. 7342, the Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act. Introduced by Congressman Valadao earlier this year, the bill aims to enhance accessibility within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for disabled veterans by establishing a permanent advisory committee.
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Valadao signs petition to force vote on Social Security Fairness Act
Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) signed a discharge petition to bring H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act, to the House Floor for a vote. The act aims to eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) from the Social Security Act. Currently, public service employees are unable to receive their full Social Security benefits if they are also receiving other forms of retirement benefits, such as a pension.
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Legislation introduced by Valadao seeks federal funds for repairing key agricultural routes
Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) and Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20) have introduced the Farm to Market Road Improvement Act. The legislation aims to address the impact of heavy agricultural freight on local road and bridge infrastructure in dense agricultural areas by making additional federal resources available for repairs.
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House introduces bill addressing $3 billion veteran benefit shortfall
On September 6, 2024, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22), a member of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee, joined Congressman Mike Garcia (CA-27), Subcommittee Chairman Judge Carter (TX-31), Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (OK-04), and House Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL) to introduce the Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act. The bill aims to address a $3 billion mandatory shortfall for disability and education benefits that the VA anticipates by October.
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Valadao leads delegation against reclamation's proposed changes to California water projects
WASHINGTON – This week, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) led the California Republican Delegation in a letter expressing concerns over the Bureau of Reclamation’s draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the long-term operation of the Central Valley Project (CVP) and State Water Project (SWP). The EIS is a federal document prepared under the National Environmental Policy Act and considers revised operations of dams, powerplants, and related facilities of the CVP and SWP.
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Valadao addresses confirmed cases of avian flu in California dairies
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) at three dairy farms in the Central Valley. In response, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) issued a statement addressing the situation.