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McCarthy Advances Local Priorities in FY24 NDAA

By Kern County Times Report | Jul 16, 2023

On July 14, Congressman Kevin McCarthy, Representative of California’s 20th Congressional District and Speaker of the House, was pleased to announce the inclusion of multiple priorities in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 National Defense Authorization Act to bolster Edwards Air Force Base, Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, and Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake

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McCarthy Lauds NDAA Expanding China Lake’s Mission

By Kern County Times Report | Jul 15, 2023

On July 14, Congressman Kevin McCarthy, Representative of California’s 20th Congressional District and Speaker of the House, announced the inclusion of a provision in the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that creates a Naval Air Warfare Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) co-located at the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) at Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake

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Congressman Valadao Joins Bipartisan Members to Reintroduce Farm Workforce Modernization Act

By Kern County Times Report | Jul 6, 2023

On June 30, 2023, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) joined Representatives Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-18), Dan Newhouse (R-WA-04), Jim Costa (D-CA-21), Mike Simpson (R-ID-02), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19), Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24), John Duarte (R-CA-13), Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28), and Jerrold Nadler (D-NY-12) to reintroduce the Farm Workforce Modernization Act.

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Congressman Valadao Leads California Congressional Delegation in Opposing Gas Tax Increase

By Kern County Times Report | Jul 6, 2023

In June 30, 2023, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) led the entire California Republican congressional delegation in a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom opposing the impending gas tax increase of 8% on July 1, 2023.

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McCarthy Appoints Dr. Dev to Congressional Award Board

By Kern County Times Report | Jun 30, 2023

On June 28, Congressman Kevin McCarthy, Representative of California’s 20th Congressional District and Speaker of the House, announced his appointment of Dr. Vip Dev to the Congressional Award Board, which designates the recipients of the Congressional Award for young Americans aged 14-23

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Congressman Valadao Secures Critical Water Language in Energy and Water Appropriations Bill

By Kern County Times Report | Jun 27, 2023

On June 22, 2023, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) spoke in support of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Energy and Water Appropriations Bill during a full committee markup.

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McCarthy Appoints Fong and Davis to New National Museum Commission

By Kern County Times Report | Jun 26, 2023

On June 21, Congressman Kevin McCarthy, Representative of California’s 20th Congressional District and Speaker of the House, appointed California State Assemblyman Vince Fong and former Congressman Rodney Davis to the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific History and Culture

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Congressman Valadao Speaks on Language Secured in FY24 Ag Appropriations Bill to Assist Central Valley Agriculture Producers with Disaster Recovery

By Kern County Times Report | Jun 21, 2023

Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) spoke in support of report language he worked to secure in the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Agriculture, Rural Development, and FDA Appropriations Bill.

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Congressman Valadao Introduces Bill to Combat and Treat Substance Use Disorder

By Kern County Times Report | Jun 20, 2023

On June 14, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) and Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) introduced the bipartisan Combatting Substance Use Disorder Act.

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Congressman Valadao’s Legislation to Combat Wildfires Passes Out of House Natural Resources Committee

By Kern County Times Report | Jun 16, 2023

On June 13, the House Natural Resources Committee advanced Congressman David G. Valadao’s bill, H.R. 3389, the Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act, out of a full committee markup.

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Valadao, Costa Introduce Legislation to Improve Drinking Water Quality, Forest Health

By Kern County Times Report | Jun 15, 2023

On June 13, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) and Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) introduced the Headwaters Protection Act.

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McCarthy Honors Flag Day

By Kern County Times Report | Jun 14, 2023

On June 14, let us come together to honor Flag Day

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Valadao, Panetta Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Domestic Agriculture Producers

By Kern County Times Report | Jun 14, 2023

On June 8, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) introduced the China Trade Cheating Restitution Act.

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Congressman Valadao Speaks on the House Floor to Honor Central Valley Dairy

By Kern County Times Report | Jun 13, 2023

On June 8, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) spoke on the House Floor in honor of National Dairy Month.

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Valadao, Costa Introduce Resolution Designating June as Portuguese National Heritage Month

By Kern County Times Report | Jun 12, 2023

On June 5, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) and Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) introduced a resolution designating the month of June as Portuguese National Heritage Month.

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Congressman Valadao Votes to make Fentanyl Schedule 1 Drug

By Kern County Times Report | Jun 2, 2023

On May 25, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) voted for H.R. 467, the Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) of Fentanyl Act.

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Congressman Valadao Supports Fiscal Responsibility Act

By Kern County Times Report | Jun 2, 2023

On May 31, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) voted in support of the bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act. The bill was negotiated by House Republicans, and passed the House with widespread bipartisan support

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McCarthy Congratulates Kern County Recipients of California’s 20th Congressional District Merit Awards

By Kern County Times Report | Jun 2, 2023

On June 1, Congressman Kevin McCarthy, Representative of California’s 20th Congressional District and Speaker of the House, congratulated the recipients of the 20th Congressional District of California 2023 Merit Award and Inspirational High School Educator Award for Kern County

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McCarthy Announces 2023 Congressional Art Competition Winners

By Kern County Times Report | Jun 1, 2023

On May 27, Congressman Kevin McCarthy, Representative of California's 20th Congressional District and Speaker of the House, announced the winners of the 41st Annual “An Artistic Discovery” Congressional Art Competition for local high school students

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McCarthy, Valadao Host Briefing with Emergency Services Officials Following California Storms and Flooding

By Kern County Times Report | May 26, 2023

On May 22, Congressman Kevin McCarthy and Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) hosted another virtual meeting with local, state, and federal emergency services officials to discuss continued federal and state disaster assistance for flood-impacted communities in Kern, Tulare, Fresno, and Kings counties following this year’s winter storms and disaster response