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Congressman Valadao Urges Reclamation to Significantly Increase Water Allocations

WASHINGTON – Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) made a strong plea on the House Floor today, urging the Bureau of Reclamation to boost water allocations for South-of-Delta contractors. Valadao stressed the crucial role of California agriculture in the nation's food supply and the necessity of increased water allocations from Reclamation.Valadao highlighted the significance of the issue by stating, "California grows a quarter of our nation’s food, so these allocations are critical to the fate of our nation’s food supply. I urge Reclamation to significantly increase these...

By Kings County Times | May 1, 2024

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Congressman Valadao Pushes for Increased Water Allocations for Central Valley Agriculture

WASHINGTON – Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) expressed dissatisfaction with the Bureau of Reclamation’s (Reclamation) updated 2024 water allocations for Central Valley Project (CVP) contractors. In response to Reclamation's announcement of a 40% allocation for South-of-Delta contractors, Congressman Valadao stated, "A 5% increase is insufficient for our family farms and downstream communities who rely on meaningful allocations to grow the food that feeds the world."Since the initial allocation announcement in February, Congressman Valadao has been advocating for...

By Kings County Times | Apr 24, 2024

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Congressman Valadao Introduces Legislation to Improve Financial Literacy Education

By Kings County Times | Apr 23, 2024

WASHINGTON – Today in honor of Financial Literacy Month, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) and Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) introduced the Promoting Financial Literacy in Secondary Schools Act. The legislation aims to make financial literacy education more widely available for high school students."Too many people graduate high school with limited knowledge on real-life money skills, like how to file taxes, make a budget, or take out a loan," said Congressman Valadao. “The Promoting Financial Literacy in Secondary Schools Act attempts to fix this knowledge gap by...

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Congressman Valadao Stands Against Iranian Aggression

By Kings County Times | Apr 18, 2024

WASHINGTON – Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) expressed strong opposition to Iranian aggression following the House of Representatives' response to Iran's recent attack on Israel. In a statement, Valadao criticized the Biden administration's approach towards Iran, stating, "The Biden administration’s strategy of appeasement toward Iran has failed." He highlighted the administration's decision to release $6 billion in Iranian assets, which he believes has emboldened Iran and its terrorist proxies.Valadao emphasized the importance of holding Iran and its allies...

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Valadao, Spanberger, Kaine Introduce Bill to Strengthen U.S. Workforce

By Kings County Times | Apr 17, 2024

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) joined Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) and Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) to introduce the Digital Skills for Today’s Workforce Act. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation aims to provide foundational digital skills to workers through a new “Digital Skills at Work” grant program."Ensuring people have the digital skills they need to navigate the modern job market is critical to the strength of our economy," said Congressman Valadao. "When people enter the workforce with the foundational skills they need, it not...

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Valadao, Costa, Rouzer, and Slotkin Launch Bipartisan Specialty Crops Caucus

By Kings County Times | Apr 15, 2024

WASHINGTON – Representatives David G. Valadao (R-CA), Jim Costa (D-CA), David Rouzer (R-NC), and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) have announced the reestablishment of the bipartisan Congressional Specialty Crops Caucus dedicated to advocating for policies benefitting the specialty crop industry."Specialty crop producers have faced many challenges over the last few years," expressed Congressman Valadao, emphasizing the need for federal support for specialty crop producers. He highlighted issues such as supply chain backlogs, rising input costs, labor shortages, and drought impacting...

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Congressman Valadao Appointed Chairman of House Appropriations Legislative Branch Subcommittee

By Kings County Times | Apr 11, 2024

WASHINGTON – Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) has been appointed as the Chairman of the House Appropriations Legislative Branch Subcommittee by Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (OK-04). Valadao expressed his gratitude and commitment to his new role in a statement released today."It’s an honor to be selected by Chairman Cole to lead the Legislative Branch Subcommittee," said Congressman Valadao. "I’ve had the privilege of serving on the Appropriations Committee since I was first elected to Congress in 2013, and through every funding fight over the years, I’ve...

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Valadao Bill to Streamline Federal Permitting Passes House with Bipartisan Support

By Kings County Times | Apr 11, 2024

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao’s bill H.R. 6011, the Right of Way Application and Transparency Accountability Act, has successfully passed the House with widespread bipartisan support. The legislation aims to address a significant bottleneck in the permitting process by introducing a 90-day timeframe for notifying right-of-way applicants about the completeness of their applications.In a statement, Congressman Valadao emphasized the importance of cutting through bureaucratic red tape, stating, "We cannot continue to let permitting red tape kill critical...

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Valadao, Torres Introduce Legislation to Improve Drinking Water

By Kings County Times | Apr 8, 2024

Congressman David G. Valadao and Congresswoman Norma Torres have introduced the Removing Nitrate and Arsenic in Drinking Water Act in an effort to improve access to safe and clean drinking water, particularly in rural and disadvantaged communities.“My top priority is making sure our communities can access safe and clean drinking water,” said Congressman Valadao. “This bill would give rural communities that rely on groundwater the resources they need to remove nitrates, arsenic, and other harmful chemicals from their water supply. I’m proud to support this bipartisan...

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Congressman Valadao Introduces Bill to Improve Access to Supplemental Oxygen

By Kings County Times | Mar 26, 2024

WASHINGTON – Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) has introduced the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform (SOAR) Act aimed at improving access to supplemental oxygen for Medicare beneficiaries. Joining him in this initiative are Reps. Julia Brownley (CA-26), Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08), and Adrian Smith (NE-03), with Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) introducing companion legislation in the Senate.Valadao emphasized the importance of the bill, stating, “Supplemental oxygen is a lifeline for so many people, but too many struggle to access the oxygen that works best for their...

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Congressman Valadao Urges Reclamation to Increase Water Allocations for South-of-Delta Contractors

By Kings County Times | Mar 22, 2024

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) passionately advocated for the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) to boost water allocations for South-of Delta agricultural repayment and water service contractors. This plea comes after Reclamation initially announced an allocation of 15% for these contractors.In his address on the House Floor, Congressman Valadao emphasized the current favorable water conditions in California, stating, "Every major reservoir in our state is above the 15-year average, and our snowpack in the Sierras is at more than 100% of the...

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Reclamation Updates 2024 Water Allocations Following Congressman Valadao’s Requests

By Kings County Times | Mar 22, 2024

"WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) responded to the Bureau of Reclamation’s (Reclamation) updated 2024 water allocation announcement for Central Valley Project (CVP) contractors. The announcement revealed a 35% allocation for South-of-Delta agricultural repayment and water service contractors, up from the initial 15%. Additionally, Municipal and Industrial repayment and water service contractors will now receive 75% of their historic use, increased from 65%."These increased allocation numbers are welcome news, but they don’t go far enough to help...

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Congressman Valadao Statement on Fiscal Year 2024 Government Funding Package

By Kings County Times | Mar 22, 2024

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) expressed his thoughts on the passage of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Further Consolidated Appropriations Act. In his statement, Congressman Valadao, a member of the Appropriations Committee, emphasized the importance of responsible spending, stating, “As a member of the Appropriations Committee, determining how taxpayer dollars are spent is a responsibility I take seriously.”Furthermore, Congressman Valadao highlighted specific allocations within the funding package, stating, “I’m proud that we are funding a...

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Congressman Valadao Presses Secretary of Agriculture on Disaster Relief for Central Valley Dairy Farmers

By Kings County Times | Mar 21, 2024

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) questioned Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack on disaster relief for Central Valley dairy producers during a House Appropriations Committee hearing. Valadao expressed his concerns about the lack of assistance provided to California dairy farmers, stating, "There has been no similar action taken to help reimburse our California producers for feed losses, relocation of livestock, or shelter-in-place procedures."During the hearing, Secretary Vilsack defended his actions, stating that he does not have the authority...

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Congressman Valadao Urges Transparency from the VA on Contracting Practices

By Kings County Times | Mar 12, 2024

WASHINGTON – Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) and his colleagues have raised concerns over the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) contracting practices, specifically regarding the relationship with consulting firm McKinsey & Company and its ties to opioid manufacturers. In a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dennis McDonough, the lawmakers highlighted the potential conflicts of interest that could have impacted the medical treatments of American veterans.The lawmakers expressed their worry that McKinsey's consulting services to the VA were influenced by their...

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Congressman Valadao Criticizes President Biden's State of the Union Address

By Kings County Times | Mar 7, 2024

WASHINGTON – Tonight, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) expressed his disappointment with President Biden's State of the Union Address, highlighting the lack of action and accountability in addressing key issues affecting Central Valley families."President Biden has failed to take meaningful action to address the long list of problems his policies have caused for Central Valley families, from the skyrocketing cost of groceries to the fentanyl coming across our open southern border," said Congressman Valadao.The Congressman further criticized Biden's approach,...

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Kings County rise or fall in 2021?

By Kings County Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Kings County received $96.5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Valadao, Spanberger Introduce Bill to Bolster Election Security

By Kings County Times | Feb 26, 2024

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) and Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) introduced the Strengthening Election Cybersecurity to Uphold Respect for Elections through Independent Testing (SECURE IT) Act. This bill aims to enhance election security by requiring voting systems to undergo simulated attacks as part of their certification process to safeguard against foreign and domestic threats."People need to have confidence in their vote and our elections in order for democracy to succeed," emphasized Congressman Valadao in support of the SECURE...

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How much did farmers in Kings County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Kings County Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Kings County received $23,232,212 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Excellence in Education to be held on April 18

By Kings County Times Reports | Mar 25, 2023

This event is hosted in partnership with the Educational Employees Credit Union.