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Congressman Valadao opens 2025 art competition for high school students

Congressman David Valadao has announced the opening of submissions for the 2025 Congressional Art Competition, an annual event held by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives aimed at encouraging creativity among high school students nationwide.

By Kings County Times | Apr 4, 2025

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Kings County saw 13.7% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

In 2022, government transfers made up 23.9% of income in Kings County, a 13.7% surge from 10.2% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

By Kings County Times | Apr 4, 2025

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Rep. David Valadao leads legislative efforts on budget and Armenian Genocide education

By Kings County Times | Apr 2, 2025

Rep. David Valadao announced his leadership in budget-related legislative hearings and emphasized the significance of the Armenian Genocide education act on April 2, 2025.

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Valadao's tweets emphasize farm workers and online dating safety

By Kings County Times | Apr 1, 2025

Rep. David Valadao shared tweets expressing appreciation for farm workers and addressing online dating scams on March 31 and April 1, 2025.

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Romance Scam Prevention Act aims to enhance user safety on dating apps

By Kings County Times | Apr 1, 2025

Congressman David Valadao has presented the Romance Scam Prevention Act, aiming to enhance security on online dating platforms.

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Valadao reintroduces bill for Armenian Genocide education

By Kings County Times | Apr 1, 2025

Today, Congressman David Valadao from California's 22nd District, alongside Representatives Dina Titus, Gus Bilirakis, and Ted Lieu, has reintroduced the Armenian Genocide Education Act.

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David Valadao highlights events and engagements, discussing agriculture and community initiatives

By Kings County Times | Mar 29, 2025

David Valadao, U.S. Representative for California's 22nd District, recently tweeted about various activities, including meeting with Central Valley agricultural representatives and honoring local community and veteran contributions.

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Rep. David Valadao expresses condolences for Mia Love's passing

By Kings County Times | Mar 26, 2025

In recent tweets by Rep. David Valadao from late March 2025, he mourns the loss of former Congresswoman Mia Love while also sharing updates on legislative activities and welcoming visitors from Hanford Christian School to Washington D.C

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Rep. David Valadao discusses labor reforms and internships in recent tweets

By Kings County Times | Mar 14, 2025

In recent tweets, Rep. David Valadao highlighted significant developments including congratulating @LChavezDeRemer on her new role and sharing insights on internship opportunities in his offices.

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Congressman Valadao supports continuing resolution to prevent government shutdown

By Kings County Times | Mar 11, 2025

Congressman David Valadao has expressed his support for the recent passage of a Continuing Resolution (CR) in the House.

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Kings County ranks 50th highest in California for per capita government transfer income at $10,173 in 2022

By Kings County Times | Mar 11, 2025

In 2022, residents of Kings County received an average of $10,173 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it ninth lowest in California.

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Valadao reintroduces act supporting rural cooperatives

By Kings County Times | Mar 6, 2025

Congressman David Valadao from California's 22nd District has reintroduced the Strengthening Rural Cooperatives and Communities Act alongside Representative Josh Riley of New York's 19th District.

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David Valadao discusses community partnerships and legislative efforts

By Kings County Times | Mar 6, 2025

In a series of tweets dated March 5-6, 2025, Rep. David Valadao discussed important partnerships with local organizations aiding homelessness as well as new legislative initiatives designed to assist veterans' education needs and strengthen rural...

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Kings County ranks 27th in California for government transfer dependency at 23.9% in 2022

By Kings County Times | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 23.9% of income in Kings County—ranking it 27th most dependent among California counties.

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Valadao and Vasquez reintroduce bill supporting veteran education

By Kings County Times | Mar 5, 2025

Congressman David Valadao of California and Representative Gabe Vasquez of New Mexico have reintroduced the Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act.

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Congressman Valadao responds to presidential address focusing on key issues

By Kings County Times | Mar 4, 2025

Today, Congressman David Valadao from California's 22nd district issued a statement following President Trump's Presidential Address.

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Kings County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 4% of income in 2022

By Kings County Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4% of income in Kings County, providing an average of $1,722 per capita to residents.

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Legislation reintroduced by Rep. Valadao aims at removing marriage penalty in SSI

By Kings County Times | Feb 27, 2025

On February 27, 2025, Congressman David Valadao of California's 22nd district and Congresswoman Susie Lee of Nevada's 3rd district reintroduced the Eliminating the Marriage Penalty in SSI Act (EMPSA).

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Legislation reintroduced to address gaps in federal employee retirement contributions

By Kings County Times | Feb 25, 2025

Congressman David Valadao, representing California's 22nd district, has reintroduced the Federal Retirement Fairness Act alongside Congressmen Gerry Connolly of Virginia and Don Bacon of Nebraska.

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Conrad State 30 Act reintroduced to address physician shortages

By Kings County Times | Feb 25, 2025

Congressman David Valadao, representing California's 22nd district, has reintroduced the Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act.