David G. Valadao

Substance use disorder can affect anyone, and over the last two decades, overdose deaths among older Americans have increased at an alarming rate. That's why I was proud to join @RepUnderwood, @Re...

I’m saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Senator Lindsey Graham. His commitment to public service and dedication to our nation will be remembered for years to come. Terra and I are keeping hi...

I enjoyed touring @UCSFFresno's Community Regional Medical Center Emergency Department this week and hearing directly from healthcare workers and hospital leadership about their efforts to improve...

Today, we celebrate 250 years of American independence and the freedoms that make our country so special. As the son of Portuguese immigrants who came to the United States looking for a better life...

This week, I joined @NatResources Subcommittee on Federal Lands to discuss my bill, the Tulare Youth Recreation and Women’s History Enhancement Act. This legislation would authorize the sale of tw...

One of the biggest concerns I hear from producers across the Central Valley is the ongoing agricultural labor shortage. While the H-2A program works well for many seasonal operations, it hasn’t kep...

As a dairyman, I'll never miss an opportunity to honor the California dairy industry. Whether it's a glass of chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, or banana milk, celebrating our dairy producers is alw...

This National Dairy Month, I was excited to bring Central Valley milk across the country to Washington. Dairy producers in California work tirelessly to provide the nation with nutritious dairy pr...

As the sole dairyman in Congress, I’m proud to join my colleagues in launching the Congressional Dairy Caucus. Dairy is the cornerstone of the Central Valley’s economy, and I know firsthand the ch...

I was proud to join the @HouseVetAffairs Subcommittee on Health to discuss my bill, the TOURS Act. VA’s National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report provides critical insight into the veteran...

California drivers pay almost $2 more per gallon than the national average, yet Governor Newsom continues to advance policies that will drive prices even higher. Central Valley families are already...

I’m happy to see that Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved California’s Hospital Quality Assurance Fee Program (HQAF) 9 proposal. Over the past year, I’ve worked directly ...

I’m deeply concerned by the Newsom Administration’s decision to dramatically increase taxes on health plans serving working families, employees, and employers across California. That's why I joined...

Today, I'm proud to join @RepJimCosta in reintroducing a resolution to formally recognize June as Portuguese National Heritage Month. Like many Portuguese Americans, my parents came to the United ...

I’m happy to see the Department of the Interior allocate more than $8.4 million in Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding across Kern, Tulare, and Kings Counties for 2026. With millions of acres...

California is the nation's leading wine-producing state, but our grape industry faces a serious threat from the emerging spread of the glassy-winged sharpshooter. This invasive pest transmits a dea...

Our veterans answered the call to serve our nation, and we owe them access to every resource that could help them navigate life’s toughest challenges. While the Veterans Health Administration provi...

Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to visit the Almklov House in Bakersfield and learn more about the important work they do to support some of our region’s most vulnerable children. Through ...

On Wednesday, I met with California Highway Patrol officers and Captain Tafoya to learn more about their operations in Bakersfield and the work they’re doing to keep our roads and communities safe....

I enjoyed my tour of Opal W. Fry & Son Farms this week, where I saw the wide variety of specialty crops they grow right here in the Central Valley. We discussed the importance of a reliable water s...