Kings County Times

Rep. David Valadao, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing California's 22nd district, recently shared his views on various issues through a series of tweets. Valadao has been an active participant in legislative and community matters, focusing on topics ranging from environmental regulations to social events for individuals with disabilities.

On February 10, 2025, Rep. Valadao expressed relief over the withdrawal of a proposed regulation by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) that aimed to ban nearly all diesel trucks. He noted that while he supports efforts to reduce emissions, the rule would have had significant negative impacts on California's economy and agriculture supply chain. The tweet reads: "Glad to see CARB withdraw its misguided attempt to ban nearly all diesel trucks. While I support emissions reduction, this rule would have severely impacted California's economy and agriculture supply chain, driving up prices for consumers."

On February 11, 2025, Rep. Valadao highlighted his involvement with the Tim Tebow Foundation's annual Night to Shine event in Bakersfield. This event is designed to offer a memorable prom night experience for individuals with intellectual disabilities. In his tweet, he stated: "Over the weekend, the Tim Tebow Foundation hosted the annual Night to Shine event in Bakersfield, providing an unforgettable prom night experience for individuals with intellectual disabilities. My team was proud to attend and present certifications to the organizers!"

In another tweet dated February 13, 2025, Rep. Valadao addressed challenges faced by California homeowners due to increasing natural disasters. He announced his support as a cosponsor of the Disaster Resiliency & Coverage Act which aims to assist homeowners in funding risk reduction upgrades for their properties. The tweet read: "As natural disasters increase, California homeowners face greater challenges to insure their properties. That's why I’m proud to cosponsor the Disaster Resiliency & Coverage Act, a bill which helps homeowners fund risk reduction upgrades to their homes."