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California congressmen propose new legislation targeting state’s ongoing water crisis

Congressman David Valadao and Congressman Jim Costa have introduced two legislative proposals aimed at tackling California's water issues.

By Kings County Times | Jan 16, 2025

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Valadao receives key appropriations committee assignments including subcommittee chairmanship

Today, Congressman David Valadao announced his new assignments within the House Appropriations Committee.

By Kings County Times | Jan 15, 2025

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Congressman Valadao addresses CBP operations and calls for immigration reform

By Kings County Times | Jan 13, 2025

Today, Congressman David Valadao addressed the recent Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations in Kern County.

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Congressman Valadao appoints new communications director for DC office

By Kings County Times | Jan 6, 2025

Today, Congressman David Valadao announced a change in the communications staff for California’s 22nd Congressional District's Washington, D.C. office.

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Valadao begins sixth term as representative for California's 22nd District

By Kings County Times | Jan 3, 2025

Today, Congressman David G. Valadao officially took office as the representative of California’s 22nd Congressional District in the 119th Congress.

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Bipartisan support for JUDGES Act addressing U.S. court backlog

By Kings County Times | Dec 12, 2024

Congressman David G. Valadao has cast his vote in favor of the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act of 2024 (JUDGES Act), which aims to tackle the backlog and understaffing issues faced by courts.

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David Valadao supports FY25 National Defense Authorization Act

By Kings County Times | Dec 12, 2024

Rep. David Valadao announced his vote for the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act on December 11, highlighting its significance for national defense and troop welfare improvements.

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House passes FY25 defense authorization act with bipartisan support

By Kings County Times | Dec 11, 2024

The House of Representatives has passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, with Congressman David Valadao voting in favor.

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Valadao named chairman of Republican Governance Group

By Kings County Times | Dec 10, 2024

Today, Congressman David G. Valadao of California's 22nd district announced his election as Chairman of the Republican Governance Group (RG2).

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Healthcare leaders discuss challenges at Central Valley roundtable

By Kings County Times | Oct 28, 2024

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

By Kings County Times | Oct 25, 2024

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

By Kings County Times | Oct 25, 2024

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

By Kings County Times | Oct 15, 2024

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

By Kings County Times | Oct 9, 2024

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

By Kings County Times | Sep 27, 2024

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

By Kings County Times | Sep 26, 2024

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

By Kings County Times | Sep 25, 2024

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

By Kings County Times | Sep 25, 2024

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

By Kings County Times | Sep 23, 2024

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

By Kings County Times | Sep 20, 2024

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.