A bipartisan bill introduced on April 17 by U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) would establish a grant program designed to build up the digital skills of America’s workers. The congressman cosponsored the Digital Skills for Today’s Workforce Act, H.R. 8056, Read more…
U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) on Monday joined his fellow co-chairs in announcing they are resuming the work of the bipartisan congressional Specialty Crops Caucus, which addresses issues facing the nation’s specialty crops industry. “I’m excited to be co-chairing the Read more…
The U.S. House of Representatives on April 11 approved legislation led by U.S. Rep. David Valadao that aims to fix the nation’s broken federal permitting process. “We cannot continue to let permitting red tape kill critical infrastructure projects,” Rep. Valadao Read more…
U.S. Reps. David Valadao (R-CA), Larry Bucshon (R-IN), and Adrian Smith (R-NE) on Tuesday unveiled bipartisan legislation that would institute reforms to improve access to supplemental oxygen for Medicare beneficiaries. “Supplemental oxygen is a lifeline for so many people, but Read more…
U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) on March 13 led more than a dozen of his Republican colleagues in introducing legislation that would update the process for setting National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) while ensuring they’re feasible for states and Read more…
To help strengthen the security of America’s election systems, U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) on Feb. 23 proposed bipartisan legislation that would require voting systems across the nation to undergo simulated attacks as part of their standard certification process. “People Read more…
America’s rural communities would receive more federal resources under a bipartisan bill cosponsored on Feb. 23 by U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) that aims to help them thrive economically. “Many of our rural communities across the Central Valley have historically Read more…
U.S. Reps. Buddy Carter (R-GA) and Dan Newhouse (R-WA) helped lead 109 Republicans in demanding that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rescind its recent final rule for National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM2.5). The EPA’s Read more…
U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) wants to make it easier for essential community hospitals — which often serve higher numbers of Medicaid, low-income Medicare, and uninsured patients — to receive funding, grants, and support from the federal government. Rep. Valadao Read more…
U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) sponsored bipartisan legislation on Feb. 13 to create a permanent advisory committee within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to allow for better communication with disabled veterans. “Our veterans have made unimaginable sacrifices in defense Read more…
A bipartisan, bicameral resolution offered by U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL) would support the contributions of Catholic schools in the United States and celebrate the 50th annual National Catholic Schools Week. “As a proud graduate of Catholic grade school, high Read more…
Regions of the country that have been economically hampered by drought and extreme heat would get federal support to boost their water resources under a bipartisan bill introduced on Jan. 31 by U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R-CA). “California is no Read more…
U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) on Feb. 1 offered legislation that would require homeless Americans receiving federal housing assistance to be referred and treated for substance abuse and behavioral health disorders. “After spending billions of taxpayer dollars on well-intentioned federal Read more…
Homeless people living in their cars would have a safe place to park overnight under a bipartisan bill cosponsored on Jan. 30 by U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R-CA). The Naomi Schwartz and Susan Rose Safe Parking Act, H.R. 7133, which Read more…
Individuals with disabilities who get married should not have their Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits reduced, says U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R-CA). The congressman on Jan. 18 sponsored the Eliminating the Marriage Penalty in SSI Act, H.R. 7055, alongside five Read more…
U.S. Reps. David Valadao (R-CA), Mike Carey (R-OH), and Mike Kelly (R-PA) on Jan. 18 signed on as original cosponsors of bipartisan legislation that aims to tackle the nation’s opioid epidemic by getting more doctors trained to treat addiction. The Read more…
U.S. Reps. Randy Feenstra (R-IA) and David Valadao (R-CA) proposed legislation that would spur the development of a federal program to ensure innovative technologies that utilize artificial intelligence (AI) are used responsibly in America’s agriculture industry. “From precision agriculture to Read more…
The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a bipartisan bill supported by U.S. Reps. Young Kim (R-CA) and David Valadao (R-CA) that would reauthorize community-based programs to support people facing substance use disorders. The bill also includes Rep. Kim’s Read more…
America’s rural cooperatives would receive a major boost to support development under bipartisan legislation introduced on Dec. 7 by U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R-CA). “Rural areas like many in the Central Valley rely on cooperatives to provide some of the Read more…
America’s dairy producers would qualify for Commodity Credit Corporation emergency assistance funds under legislation proposed on Dec. 7 by U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R-CA). Specifically, the Emergency Assistance for Dairy Producers Act, H.R. 6690, which Rep. Valadao sponsored alongside one Read more…
U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) continues to oppose Canadian restrictions on California and United States dairy farmer’s market access. “I will continue working to protect fair market access for dairy farmers and manufacturers here in the Central Valley,” the congressman Read more…
To more effectively identify and combat certain trade barriers, U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) on Nov. 14 introduced a bipartisan, bicameral bill that would require an improved report on the competitiveness of America’s exports Read more…
The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee on Nov. 2 voted 11-8 to advance a bipartisan bill sponsored by U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) that would require online dating service providers to provide fraud ban notifications to their online members. Read more…
A bipartisan bill sponsored on Oct. 30 by U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) would require all online dating services to provide a “fraud ban notification” to users who have been in contact with another user who has been removed by Read more…
U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) on Oct. 26 joined a dozen of his Republican colleagues to unveil legislation that would prevent states from banning specific types of energy. The Energy Choice Act, H.R. 6089, which Rep. Valadao cosponsored alongside bill Read more…
The U.S. House of Representatives on Oct. 26 passed water legislation offered by U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) as part of a larger appropriations bill that’s now headed to the U.S. Senate for action. “I look forward to working with Read more…
U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and U.S. Reps. Young Kim (R-CA), Dave Joyce (R-OH), and David Valadao (R-CA) joined more than 400 of their colleagues in introducing a bipartisan resolution stating that the United States stands Read more…
U.S. Reps. David Valadao (R-CA) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) recently signed on as original cosponsors of bipartisan legislation that aims to bolster research around asthma and improve care for Americans suffering with this chronic lung disease. “As the co-chair of Read more…
U.S. Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) on Sept. 21 proposed a bipartisan bill that would authorize the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to fund federal grants supporting America’s youth agriculture organizations, including Future Farmers of America (FFA), the National 4-H Council, and Read more…
U.S. David G. Valadao (R-CA) on Sept. 20 signed on as a lead original cosponsor of a bipartisan, bicameral bill that would provide fresh produce to Americans facing food and nutrition insecurity. “This bill not only helps our neighbors in Read more…
U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) joined a bipartisan, bicameral contingent in calling on U.S. President Joe Biden to grant California’s request for a major disaster declaration in response to the ongoing impacts of Tropical Storm Hilary. “Residents, small businesses, and Read more…
The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bipartisan bill sponsored by U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) to increase investment in alternative firefighting systems by requiring the evaluation and update of deployment protocols for Containerized Aerial Fire Fighting Systems Read more…
U.S. Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) led 27 Republicans to introduce legislation that would develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum and oral history resources to help teach middle and high school students about the dangers of communism and totalitarianism. Read more…
U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) joined the House Natural Resources Committee on Aug. 11 for a field hearing in Yosemite National Park focused on strategies for improving forest management policies to combat wildfires that burn thousands of acres of California Read more…
U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) on July 26 joined 50 of his colleagues to introduce a bipartisan bill that would provide incentives to physicians to practice in rural and medically underserved communities across America. The Conrad State 30 and Physician Read more…
Democrats in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday introduced their version of a bipartisan bill recently proposed by U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) to establish a new manure management program that would improve air quality and implement sustainable farming practices. “Our Read more…
To address the nation’s workforce shortage, U.S. Reps. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) and David Valadao (R-CA) on July 18 offered a bipartisan bill to bolster temporary work visa programs. “In order for our economy to reach its full potential, we need Read more…
U.S. Rep. Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) led 21 of his Republican colleagues in calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to drop its antitrust case against Microsoft. “The FTC should pursue antitrust policy that is pro-consumer and promotes innovation, not weaponize Read more…
U.S. Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and David Valadao (R-CA) on June 23 signed on as original cosponsors of a bipartisan bill to reform the federal program for nonimmigrant workers performing agricultural labor or services in America. “The top concern for Read more…
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL) on June 20 signed on as an original cosponsor of a bipartisan bill that would make permanent the ReConnect Program, which offers loans, grants, and loan-grant combinations to facilitate broadband deployment in underserved areas of Read more…
America’s agriculture producers would receive duties collected by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP) for China’s unfair trading practices under a bipartisan bill recently introduced by U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA). “I’m proud to join my colleagues in Read more…
U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) on June 12 introduced a bipartisan bill that would reauthorize and improve the Water Source Protection Program (WSPP), a section of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to carry out watershed protection and restoration. Read more…
U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) recently offered bipartisan legislation to ensure agriculture producers receive duties collected by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP) for China’s unfair trading practices. The CBP reportedly still owes an additional $10.5 million in Read more…
June would be designated as Portuguese National Heritage Month under a bipartisan resolution sponsored on June 5 by U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R-CA), a Portuguese American whose parents emigrated from the Azores Islands of Portugal in search of more opportunities Read more…
U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) on May 16 sponsored a bipartisan bill to require the evaluation and update of deployment protocols for Containerized Aerial Fire Fighting Systems (CAFFS), which is the latest aerial firefighting technology. “California’s wildfires have devastated homes, Read more…
U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) on May 15 offered a bipartisan bill that would add mental health as a category for inclusion in local school wellness policies. “Pandemic school closures caused an alarming rise in mental health issues for young Read more…
U.S. Reps. Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and David Valadao (R-CA) joined a bipartisan contingent of 32 other lawmakers in urging the Biden administration to work with its Japanese counterparts to eliminate Japan’s frozen blueberry tariffs in an effort to help support Read more…
U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) on April 28 led more than two dozen of his colleagues in calling for an “all-of-the above” energy strategy as the most viable approach to the nation’s energy policy. “Central Washington is home to a Read more…
To help decrease the nation’s police shortage, U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) on Wednesday introduced a bipartisan bill that would establish a grant pilot program to provide childcare services for the minor children of law enforcement officers so that they Read more…
Victims of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) could hold online platforms accountable in both state and federal courts for distributing images and videos of their abuse under a bipartisan bill proposed by U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner (R-MO). The Eliminating Abusive Read more…