David G. Valadao

🚨 There's still time to submit an entry for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition! This challenge is open to students Grades 9-12 and the winner will have their art displayed in the U.S. Capitol. ...

As Co-Chair of the UXO/Demining Caucus, I was honored to speak at this year's Mine Awareness Day event. Humanitarian demining is an essential part of U.S. foreign policy, and it was great to hear f...

I enjoyed welcoming Class 55 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program to Washington this week. CALP partners with California universities and educators to help participants become future l...

As Co-Chair of the Armenian Caucus, it was an honor to deliver remarks this week to recognize Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day. On this day, we remember the 1.5 million Armenians who were murdered...

Yesterday, I met with Blake Zante, Executive Director of the Maddy Institute. We discussed their public policy partnership program that connects students throughout the Central Valley with internsh...

I had a great meeting this week with California State University leadership. President Harper from CSU Bakersfield shared the university's plans for growing the agricultural workforce in Kern Count...

This week, I met with Jason Hinson, Executive Director of Government Relations at Fresno State University. We discussed the university's new innovation hub, The Forge, and the advancements in engin...

This week, I welcomed eighth graders from Hanford Christian School to our nation's capital for their annual trip. It was great to meet with the students, teachers, and volunteers and answer their q...

For 78 years, the brave men and women of the U.S. Air Force Reserve have worked hard to support our nation’s security initiatives. Thank you to everyone who helps keep our country strong. 🇺🇸 https:...

This Tax Day, families, workers, and small businesses are keeping more of their hard-earned money and seeing larger refunds because of the Working Families Tax Cuts. These benefits will make a re...

Over 34 million families across the country have already claimed tax credits part of the Working Families Tax Cuts that will help ease the financial burden of raising kids. This is a historic win t...

Senior citizens on fixed incomes in the Central Valley and across the nation are seeing direct benefits from the Working Families Tax Cuts this Tax Day. https://t.co/nCEYETDGJW

On this Vaisakhi and Khalsa Sajna Diwas, I’m proud to extend my warmest wishes to the Sikh community in the Central Valley and around the world. May this sacred occasion inspire reflection on the e...

This week, I visited the Sequoia Riverlands Trust to tour the Capinero Creek Pixley Restoration site. While there, I spoke with staff and local agency partners about their ongoing efforts to conser...

During this Child Abuse Prevention Month, it was helpful to meet with the Tulare County Child Abuse Prevention Council. We spoke about their work in our community and upcoming programming to addres...

I had a great time touring the Porterville College Allied Health building yesterday! During my time there, I spoke with administrators about their registered nursing, psychiatric technology, and EM...

I’m deeply saddened to hear about the tragic shooting involving one of our Tulare County law enforcement officers. This senseless act of violence has no place in our community, and I’m hopeful the ...

It was great to have the opportunity to tour the Granite Construction asphalt plant this week. While there, I spoke with the Plant Manager, Molly, about how asphalt producers are supporting our loc...

Yesterday, I visited the Arvin-Edison Water Storage District to tour the North Canal Spreading Works Expansion Site. This project will help convert land into groundwater recharge to strengthen wat...

Happy Easter from my family to yours! For those who celebrate, I hope this day is filled with peace, happiness, and joy. He is risen! https://t.co/ZdZQ3vCIYK