David G. Valadao

Congressman Valadao Votes to Fully Fund Benefits for Central Valley Servicemembers and Veterans | U.S. Congressman David Valadao Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display Skip to Content facebook twitter instagram --> youtube --> Open search form Close search form search Submit SUBSCRIBE Menu Menu icon Home About Biography Committees Flood Resources --> Services Art Competition Community Project Funding Map Congressional App Contest Congressional Certificate Event Request Flag Request Grants Grant Letters of Support Help with a Federal Agency Inauguration Internships Kids Page Meeting Request Service Academy Nominations Tour Requests Vietnam Veteran Commemoration Government Shutdown FAQ Issues Agriculture Appropriations Project Requests Water Health Care Education Budget Jobs and the Economy Defense and Military Immigration Energy Veterans Media Press Releases In the News Articles Newsletter Archive Photos --> Videos --> Contact Email Me E-Newsletter Sign Up Office Locations Interactive Map Text Alerts Sign Up facebook twitter instagram --> youtube --> search Submit Close search form Join My Email List Subscribe to receive the latest news, insights, and updates directly to your inbox. subscribe SUBSCRIBE Press Releases Congressman Valadao Votes to Fully Fund Benefits for Central Valley Servicemembers and Veterans Share on Facebook Share on X Print this Page Share by Email Washington, May 15, 2026 | Paige Ash Tags: Veterans , Appropriations Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act . This bill includes critical investments to modernize military infrastructure, support combat readiness, and enhance the quality of life for our servicemembers and their families. “As a member of the House Committee on Appropriations, I was proud to support the Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,” said Congressman Valadao. “Our servicemembers and veterans have made great sacrifices in defense of our nation, and Congress has a responsibility to ensure they have access to the benefits they’ve earned. This bill fully funds veterans’ healthcare and benefits programs, invests in critical quality-of-life improvements for servicemembers and their families, and continues efforts to advance construction of the new Bakersfield Community Based Outpatient Clinic. As the first FY27 funding package to pass the House, this legislation reflects our commitment to those who serve, and I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues to move the remaining appropriations bills forward.” Key Takea

House Passes Legislation to Combat Organized Supply Chain Theft and Retail Crime | U.S. Congressman David Valadao Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display Skip to Content facebook twitter instagram --> youtube --> Open search form Close search form search Submit SUBSCRIBE Menu Menu icon Home About Biography Committees Flood Resources --> Services Art Competition Community Project Funding Map Congressional App Contest Congressional Certificate Event Request Flag Request Grants Grant Letters of Support Help with a Federal Agency Inauguration Internships Kids Page Meeting Request Service Academy Nominations Tour Requests Vietnam Veteran Commemoration Government Shutdown FAQ Issues Agriculture Appropriations Project Requests Water Health Care Education Budget Jobs and the Economy Defense and Military Immigration Energy Veterans Media Press Releases In the News Articles Newsletter Archive Photos --> Videos --> Contact Email Me E-Newsletter Sign Up Office Locations Interactive Map Text Alerts Sign Up facebook twitter instagram --> youtube --> search Submit Close search form Join My Email List Subscribe to receive the latest news, insights, and updates directly to your inbox. subscribe SUBSCRIBE Press Releases House Passes Legislation to Combat Organized Supply Chain Theft and Retail Crime Share on Facebook Share on X Print this Page Share by Email Washington, May 12, 2026 | Paige Ash Tags: Crime The CORCA Act takes important steps to strengthen legal tools for law enforcement and crack down on interstate and transnational crime. WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2853, the Combating Organized Retail Crime (CORCA) Act . This bipartisan bill was introduced by Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) and Reps. Dave Joyce (OH-14), Susie Lee (NV-03), Brad Schneider (IL-10), Dina Titus (NV-01), Laurel Lee (FL-15), Lou Correa (CA-46), and Michael Baumgartner (WA-05). The CORCA Act takes important steps to strengthen legal tools for law enforcement and crack down on interstate and transnational crime. The CORCA Act builds off initiatives included in the Safeguarding our Supply Chains Act , which was introduced by Congressman David Valadao and Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) in the 118th Congress. “Organized retail crime and cargo theft are hurting small businesses and families across the Central Valley,” said Congressman Valadao. “These are coordinated criminal operations that put public safety at risk, disrupt supply chains, and drive-up costs for consumers. The CORCA Act gives law enforcement stronger tools to investigate and dismantle organized theft rings, and I’m especially proud to see language from my Safeguarding our Supply Chains Act included. This Police Week, I’m honored to help pass this bipartisan bill to hold criminals accountable and support the law enforcement officers working every day to keep our communities safe.” The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act would: Strengthen legal tools for law enforcem

Congressman Valadao Announces the Winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition | U.S. Congressman David Valadao Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display Skip to Content facebook twitter instagram --> youtube --> Open search form Close search form search Submit SUBSCRIBE Menu Menu icon Home About Biography Committees Flood Resources --> Services Art Competition Community Project Funding Map Congressional App Contest Congressional Certificate Event Request Flag Request Grants Grant Letters of Support Help with a Federal Agency Inauguration Internships Kids Page Meeting Request Service Academy Nominations Tour Requests Vietnam Veteran Commemoration Government Shutdown FAQ Issues Agriculture Appropriations Project Requests Water Health Care Education Budget Jobs and the Economy Defense and Military Immigration Energy Veterans Media Press Releases In the News Articles Newsletter Archive Photos --> Videos --> Contact Email Me E-Newsletter Sign Up Office Locations Interactive Map Text Alerts Sign Up facebook twitter instagram --> youtube --> search Submit Close search form Join My Email List Subscribe to receive the latest news, insights, and updates directly to your inbox. subscribe SUBSCRIBE Press Releases Congressman Valadao Announces the Winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition Share on Facebook Share on X Print this Page Share by Email Washington, May 4, 2026 | Paige Ash Tags: Education Today, Congressman Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement announcing the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for high school students in California’s 22nd Congressional District. The winning entry, titled July 7, 2012, is a mixed-media piece created by Emily Romero, an 11th-grade student at Hanford High School. WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement announcing the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for high school students in California’s 22nd Congressional District. The winning entry, titled July 7, 2012 , is a mixed-media piece created by Emily Romero, an 11th-grade student at Hanford High School. Last week, Congressman Valadao called Emily to congratulate her on her achievement. “Congratulations to Emily Romero of Hanford High School on her winning entry, and thank you to all the talented students across California’s 22nd Congressional District who shared their artwork,” said Congressman Valadao. “Emily’s piece, July 7, 2012, beautifully captures the spirit of a local county fair while celebrating the enduring traditions of classic Americana, which are especially meaningful as we approach America’s 250th anniversary. I look forward to seeing her work each time I walk through the U.S. Capitol.” July 7, 2012 , by Emily Romero The winning entry, July 7, 2012 , by Emily Romero of Hanford High School, is a mixed media piece utilizing colored pencil and marker depicting a child riding the merry-go-round at the fair. This piece will be hung in the U.S. Capitol along

Congressman Valadao Votes to Support Central Valley Producers by Passing the 2026 Farm Bill | U.S. Congressman David Valadao Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display Skip to Content facebook twitter instagram --> youtube --> Open search form Close search form search Submit SUBSCRIBE Menu Menu icon Home About Biography Committees Flood Resources --> Services Art Competition Community Project Funding Map Congressional App Contest Congressional Certificate Event Request Flag Request Grants Grant Letters of Support Help with a Federal Agency Inauguration Internships Kids Page Meeting Request Service Academy Nominations Tour Requests Vietnam Veteran Commemoration Government Shutdown FAQ Issues Agriculture Appropriations Project Requests Water Health Care Education Budget Jobs and the Economy Defense and Military Immigration Energy Veterans Media Press Releases In the News Articles Newsletter Archive Photos --> Videos --> Contact Email Me E-Newsletter Sign Up Office Locations Interactive Map Text Alerts Sign Up facebook twitter instagram --> youtube --> search Submit Close search form Join My Email List Subscribe to receive the latest news, insights, and updates directly to your inbox. subscribe SUBSCRIBE Press Releases Congressman Valadao Votes to Support Central Valley Producers by Passing the 2026 Farm Bill Share on Facebook Share on X Print this Page Share by Email Washington, April 30, 2026 | Paige Ash Tags: Agriculture As the sole dairy farmer in Congress and a new member of the House Committee on Agriculture, I was proud to vote in favor of the Farm Bill. WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement upon passage of the bipartisan Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 , also known as the Farm Bill, out of the U.S. House of Representatives. “As the sole dairy farmer in Congress and a new member of the House Committee on Agriculture, I was proud to vote in favor of the Farm Bill,” said Congressman Valadao. “This bipartisan bill delivers real wins for the Central Valley, including addressing rising production costs and expanding technical assistance for dairy producers, while also improving crop insurance and disaster assistance for our specialty crop growers. It also invests in rural infrastructure and wildfire prevention to better protect our communities and natural resources. I’m looking forward to working with my colleagues in the Senate to get this bill across the finish line to provide the certainty our farmers, ranchers, and producers are counting on.” Key wins for the Central Valley include: Directing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to examine rising dairy production costs and identify ways to better incorporate those costs into price coverage and insurance formulas, ensuring support reflects current economic realities for dairy producers. Increasing Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (DBII) funding for California to ensure the state receives equitable resources com