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https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/speeches/a-massive-wealth-transfer-that-s-either-inadequate-or-unnecessary A Massive Wealth Transfer Thats Either Inadequate or Unnecessary 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate CA Tom McClintock M001177 mcclintock.house.gov     legacy Congressman McClintock today delivered the following remarks on the House floor: A Massive Wealth Transfer That's Either Inadequate or Unnecessary Speech in Opposition to HR 9047 Congressman Tom McClintock December 28, 2020 Mr. Speaker: Let's get this straight: the small shopkeeper who's just lost their entire savings because of the lockdowns will get the same $2,000 grant as the government bureaucrat who's been enjoying a steady paycheck at home for the past ten months. This money is wholly inadequate for those who have been harmed by the lockdowns and wholly unnecessary for those who have not. And this free money doesn't come from heaven -- it comes from the future earnings of those who will be struggling to get back on their feet making the post-lockdown recovery more difficult and prolonged. Much of the burden of this debt will fall on the young, who have already borne the brunt of the lockdowns. It is in a very real sense, a massive wealth transfer from the future to the present, from the young to the old and from those who have been hurt by the lockdowns to those who have not. There's only one way to end the suffering caused by the lockdowns. END THEM. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/mccarthy-applauds-new-soda-ash-royalty-rate McCarthy Applauds New Soda Ash Royalty Rate 2020-12-23 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy Today,House Republican LeaderKevin McCarthy(CA-23)applauded the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM)actionssetting a new U.S. royalty rate for soda ash of 2% for 10 years. For years, unnecessarily high royalty rates for non-energy solid minerals in the United States have made it difficult for domestic producers to compete in the market. With today's announcement by BLM, our constituents will be protected from unfair advantages by foreign companies that are often state-subsidized, improving our standing in the minerals development industry. The globalmarketis ever-changing, and the decreased rate will help to stimulate local economies across the country. We applaud President Trump and Interior Secretary Bernhardt for taking this critical and important step to make America more competitive in thesoda ashindustry. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/mccarthy-on-passage-of-covid-relief-and-government-spending-bills McCarthy on Passage of COVID Relief and Government Spending Bills 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation (H.R. 133) to fund the federal government in Fiscal Year 2021 and provide additional relief to Californians and small businesses struggling during the coronavirus pandemic.Congressman McCarthy secured multiple priorities for our communityin this legislation. McCarthy released the following statement: Americans need their government to work for them. Republicans have fought to provide Americans the support they need during these challenging times, but Nancy Pelosi waited until the final hour to work with Republicans and President Trump to developcommonsensesolutionsthat could have become law months ago. I am grateful this relief will be signed into law by President Trump soon. The legislation includes many important provisions that will support ourfamilies andsmall businessesin our community and across the State, including COVIDvaccinedelivery so that we can restore our way life before the virus. While this legislation will provide needed relief, the best rescue package is to put our trust and confidence in the American people and reopen our country as soon as possible. As we enter the New Year, I am more committed than ever to fight for ourcitizens,small businesses, and for the individual liberties that have been threatened by government overreach. Background Congressman McCarthy helped to secure the following provisions important to CA-23 in the Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations component of H.R. 133: $4 million to support Valley Fever and other mycotic disease research at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention $9.3 million to build a new Army National Guard Vehicle Maintenance Shop in Bakersfield $16.7 million to build a new Vehicle and Aerospace Ground Equipment Maintenance Facility at the NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center $40 million to build a new, state-of-the-art Flight Test Engineering Laboratory Complex at Edwards Air Force Base $69.5 million to combat and suppress Citrus Greening Disease to protect California's fresh citr… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lamalfa-supports-omnibus-and-fourth-covid-19-spending-package LaMalfa Supports Omnibus and Fourth COVID-19 Spending Package 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Washington, DC) Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 133, the Bipartisan-Bicameral Omnibus & COVID-19 Relief Package. The Omnibus spends $1.4 trillion to fund the federal government through the end of FY21. The COVID-19 relief package spends approximately $900 billion, with $325 billion in new aid, $429 billion in repurposed CARES Act funding, and $140 billion in reauthorized Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds. LaMalfa said: Less than three months ago, a $1.8 trillion COVID-19 relief package was nearly agreed to, but in order to deny a win for President Trump before the election, Democrats obstructed bipartisan negotiations. By combining this legislation with $560 billion in previously authorized CARES Act funding, this bill is able to contain new spending to $325 billion, without sacrificing significant financial relief to healthcare workers, small businesses, low and middle-income Americans, and schools. I'd specifically like to commend President Trump for his commitment to hard-working Americans who were displaced from their jobs because of COVID-19. When the initial $600 per week of unemployment insurance expired, he directed FEMA to provide a $300 per week supplement to make up for Congressional dithering. Tonight's package continues the President's initiative. The final portion of this bill also includes an end to surprise medical billing, something many Americans are unfortunately familiar with. This bipartisan compromise could have been accomplished at any point during this year, rather than stuffing it into a year-end spending package. Instead, House Democrats spent the last two years passing their hyper-partisan bills that never became law. America deserves better, a majority that actually works to find common ground on issues Americans care about the most. Provisions in the fourth COVID-19 spending package include: A $600 non-taxable Economic Impact Payment (EIP) to Americans who make less than $75,000 per year. Married coup… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/vote-notes/vote-note-on-the-covid-relief-and-omnibus-spending-package-when-its-too-good-to Vote Note on the Covid Relief and Omnibus Spending Package: When Its Too Good To Be True 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate CA Tom McClintock M001177 mcclintock.house.gov     legacy Vote Note on the Covid Relief and Omnibus Spending Package: When Its Too Good To Be True Congressman Tom McClintock The covid relief provisions in this bill are immensely popular they provide $600 direct cash payments to individuals earning up to $75,000, (plus $500 per child), a $1,200 per month bonus to unemployment benefits, and $325 billion in PPP forgivable loans to businesses. But I cannot in good conscience vote for it. When something seems too good to be true, it usually is. If the aid were targeted to those who have been devastated by the lockdowns, it might be justified. But the bill makes no such distinction. Neither the personal nor first-time PPP grants are contingent on the recipient being financially harmed by the lockdowns. (Although the second round PPP grants do to some extent). The aid is wholly inadequate for those who were harmed and wholly unnecessary for those who weren't. In effect, this becomes a massive wealth transfer from victims to non-victims. For example, the waiter whose income has been slashed will get the same $600 as the government bureaucrat who's been enjoying a steady paycheck at home. A thriving law firm qualifies for the same first-time PPP grant as a restaurateur who has been decimated. Similarly, the $300 weekly unemployment bonus means that the minimum wage grocery store clerk who shows up at 4:00 every morning and works a full shift gets paid LESS than their roommate who stays home and collects unemployment. The bill is inequitable and will have to be repaid from the future earnings of all Americans, making the post-lockdown recovery more difficult and prolonged. It is combined with an omnibus spending bill that further widens the deficit, bringing our nation closer to a debt crisis that has destroyed so many nations before us. The covid portion of the bill alone will require borrowing $900 billion, about $7,200 that an average family will have to repay through direct taxes, tax-driven price increases, lower wages or inflation. (Although $429 billion is reprogra… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lamalfa-announces-nominees-to-the-united-states-service-academies LaMalfa Announces Nominees to the United States Service Academies 2020-12-17 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Washington, DC) Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) announced that he has nominated 14 North State residents as candidates to the United States Service Academies. The U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marines Academy each require a Congressional nomination in order to attend. The admissions process is highly competitive. LaMalfa said: I am pleased to nominate these remarkable young men and women from the North State.I'd also like to thank our review committee for their caring and unbiased interviews of the prospective candidates. Attending one of our nation's five U.S. Service Academies is a rare opportunity to earn an excellent education while being prepared to be great leaders in serving our country. It takes students of the highest caliber to receive a nomination, and I wish them all the best in these unique opportunities. Congressman LaMalfa's nominees were recommended by a committee of North State community leaders and veterans from various branches of the military. The committee recommended a slate of nominees after interviewing and carefully considering the academic and leadership backgrounds of each student who applied for the nomination. Having been nominated, the students must now compete with other nominees for an appointment to the academies. Academy officials will begin announcing appointments in January. Congressman LaMalfa's nominees for the service academies are: Robin Bae- Redding U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Merchant Marines Academy, U.S. Naval Academy Fletcher Bottke- Red Bluff U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy Antonino Conte- Penn Valley U.S. Naval Academy Reagan Dahle- Bieber U.S. Military Academy Moonglow Summer De Clarin Berry Creek U.S. Air Force Academy Kiana Emerson- Cottonwood U.S. Military Academy Kale Hiller -Red Bluff U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy Kaitlyn Johnston- Cottonwood U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marines Academy, U.S. Naval Academy Lawrence M… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/we-will-always-support-our-nation-s-heroes We Will Always Support Our Nations Heroes 2020-12-16 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy Today, Congressman Kevin McCarthy delivered a Floor speech on the VET TEC Expansion Act and the Reducing Veteran Homelessness Act, two bills he introduced this Congress to enhance existing veterans benefits programs by expanding and streamlining them.These bills subsequently passed the House today as part of the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020. Highlights of the speech arebelow, or you can watch it in its entirety here. Since coming to Congress in 2007, one of my most important priorities in this Chamber has been to protect and improve the benefits that our nation's veterans have earned and deserve. I introduced the VET TEC Expansion Act and the Reducing Veteran Homelessness Act earlier this Congress in response to comments and feedback I received from veterans and veterans organizations throughout my district and across the country. The VET TEC Expansion Act would continue to ensure that our heroes can enhance the skills they developed in the military when returning to civilian life by providing access to non-traditional and technology-oriented courses through the VET TEC Pilot Program. This bill would expand VET TEC to include part-time courses and allow additional course providers into the VET TEC Pilot Program... In addition, no veteran, in my district or anywhere in the country, should be homeless due to unnecessary VA staffing vacancies. The Reducing Veteran Homelessness Act would require that the VA contract out any consistently vacant HUD-VA Supportive Housing case management positions to community experts, so that unused housing vouchers can be matched with homeless veterans who need them most 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://calvert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-calvert-completes-covid-quarantine-protocols-after-positive-test-returns-dc Rep. Calvert Completes COVID Quarantine Protocols After Positive Test, Returns to DC 2020-12-15 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate CA Ken Calvert C000059 calvert.house.gov     legacy Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement: Late last month I tested positive for COVID-19. After receiving the results, I adhered to the recommendations of my physician and CDC quarantine guidelines. I did experience symptoms, but am now back to full strength. Having been cleared to travel, I returned to DC yesterday. I regret missing votes during my quarantine, especially on passage of the National Defense Authorization Act, and I have inserted my views on all missed votes into the Congressional Record. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/mccarthy-california-oil-and-gas-lease-sale-is-encouraging McCarthy: California Oil and Gas Lease Sale is Encouraging 2020-12-11 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy Today, Congressman Kevin McCarthy released the following statement commending the U.S. Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Bakersfield Field Office on successfully conducting an oil and natural gaslease saleyesterday in Kern County for the first time in eight years. This lease sale comes after the BLM addressed multiple protests over the years and is consistent with a court-approved settlement agreement between the BLM and various environmental groups.In addition, any development projects on leased lands will still have to pass a rigorous environmental review, under the National Environmental Policy Act and the Endangered Species Act. McCarthy released the following statement: After years of addressing protests, I want to commend President Trump and the BLM Bakersfield Field Office on successfully conducting an oil and natural gas lease sale.This sale is expected to create new jobs in Kern County, stimulate our local economy, generate new royalty-based revenue for the federal government andtheState of California, and help us to ensure that all Americans have access to reliable and affordabledomestically-produced energy.As environmental groups and Sacramento Democrats continue to wage a war on the oil and natural gas industry in Californiaone of the top oil-producing regions in the nationit is encouraging to know that economic growth is still possible thanks to the Trump Administration's all-of-the-above energy policies. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/speeches/the-only-relief-from-lockdowns-is-to-end-them The Only Relief from Lockdowns is to End Them 2020-12-09 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate CA Tom McClintock M001177 mcclintock.house.gov     legacy Congressman McClintock delivered the following remarks on the House floor: The Only Relief from Lockdowns is to End Them December 9, 2020 Mr. Speaker: Every American needs to see Angela Marsden's tearful video as she pours out her frustrations as a small restaurant owner in Los Angeles. Forced to drastically curtail her business during California's brutal shutdowns, she took out an $80,000 loan to meet all the expensive requirements to move her dining outside and salvage what was left of her life's work. Instead, authorities arbitrarily changed the rules, and shut her down again a death sentence for her ten-year-old restaurant. Yet the same authorities permitted a film production company to offer the very same outdoor dining across the very same parking lot the day she had to close her business. I'm losing everything, she says through her tears, Everything I own is being taken away from me. In Staten Island, police hauled a restaurant owner away in handcuffs for desperately trying to re-open his establishment just across the tracks from other restaurants where dining was allowed under precisely the same conditions. When asked to explain these capricious standards, California Gov. Gavin Newsom smarmed, "I'm deeply empathetic." That must be a load off their minds. The Fifth Amendment in our Bill of Rights specifically protects Americans from being deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law. Where are those rights today? Congress is now discussing how to provide relief for the thousands of small business owners, their employees, and the families that depend on them, who have been crushed by these reckless edicts. As usual, politicians measure their empathy by how much they're willing to spend of other people's money. But the fine point of the matter is this: government cannot support the economy for any significant period of time because government does not finance the economy. The economy finances the government and when you shut down the economy, you shut down the revenues that go to go… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-bipartisan-water-resources-development-act House Passes Bipartisan Water Resources Development Act 2020-12-08 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Washington, DC) Congressman Doug LaMalfa issued the following statement after the House passed S.1811, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) by a voice vote. This biennial legislation authorizes water projects across the United States, and reforms programs within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Office. Army Corps projects improve America's ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation, levees, dams and other water-related infrastructure. LaMalfa said:This year's WRDA will help to further develop our nation's water infrastructure. Rather than further increase the federal deficit, Congress has directed the Corps to reinvest funding that was set aside for decades-old projects which are no longer going to be built. This bill also empowers our local governments to take control of the construction phase on water projects. As we have successfully seen in the North State, local flood control agencies, such as Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency, know how to deliver projects on time and under budget. When we let them take the reins, the American taxpayer can save hundreds of millions of dollars. As a Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, I'm glad to see a bipartisan water infrastructure bill pass the House and help us make progress." ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://cook.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-paul-cook-resigns-to-take-seat-on-san-bernardino-county-board-of Rep. Paul Cook Resigns to Take Seat on San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors 2020-12-07 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate CA Paul Cook C001094 cook.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Rep. Paul Cook (R-Apple Valley) announced that he will resign from Congress today in order to take his seat on the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors. Following his resignation as the U.S. Representative for California's 8th District, Cook will be sworn in as the 1st District Supervisor for San Bernardino County. Cook issued the following statement: Serving the people of the Eighth Congressional District has been one of the greatest honors of my life. While there have been many partisan battles, there have also been important bipartisan successes that don't get as much attention. I'm particularly proud of the work we've accomplished for our veterans, ensuring our nation's heroes receive the benefits they deserve and that we properly honor their service to our country. My HIRE Vets Act, which was signed into law nearly 4 years ago, recognizes and promotes businesses that have proven their commitment to hiring and retaining our veterans, and the Education Equity Act ensures that veterans can afford housing while using their educational benefits. As a member of the Armed Services Committee, year after year I was able to come together with my colleagues from both parties to pass essential national security legislation. When I came to Congress, over a decade of war had combined with the sequester to leave our military weakened and our troops at risk. Over the past eight years, I worked with my colleagues to end the sequester, providing crucial funding for our servicemembers and ensuring they have the training and equipment they need to keep our nation safe. I'm also proud of what we've accomplished with respect to passing landmark public lands legislation, protecting and preserving majestic lands for future generations to enjoy. The California Desert Protection and Recreation Act established the nation's first series of congressionally-designated Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Areas, established the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area, set aside new areas as wilderness, and expanded our desert natio… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/mccarthy-applauds-impact-aid-program-bill-signed-into-law McCarthy Applauds Impact Aid Program Bill Signed Into Law 2020-12-07 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy Today, Congressman Kevin McCarthy released the following statement after President Trump signed H.R. 8472, the Impact Aid Coronavirus Relief Act, into law. This bipartisan bill will help to provide necessary relief to school districts participating in the Impact Aid Program. McCarthy released the following statement: This year has presented difficult challenges for Americans across the country, including, unfortunately, our nation's school-aged children. Schools have had to quickly adapt to online learning, and federally impacted schools are no exception. The Impact Aid Coronavirus Relief Act would allow school districts to utilize their 2020-2021 school year student headcount data in their applications for the 2021-2022school year. During a time when funding is most needed, this bill will ensure that the challenges that school districts may encounter in collecting student data amid a pandemic do not unnecessarily reduce their Impact Aid payments for the upcoming school year. I am grateful to President Trump for signing this bill today.I also thank Congressman Joe Courtney, Congressman Dusty Johnson, Senator John Thune, and Senator Tina Smith for recognizing this problem and taking action to help ensure that all our students receive the high-quality education that they deserve. Local school districts responded toH.R. 8472 becoming law: Sierra Sands Unified School District greatly appreciates the hard work and continued advocacy by Congressman McCarthy as the recent passing of the Impact Aid Coronavirus Relief Act will ensure stability of vital resources for our district's military-connected students.Dave Ostash, Superintendent, Sierra Sands Unified School District On behalf of the Muroc Joint Unified School District, I wish to express our sincerest appreciation to Congressman McCarthy, his staff, and those that worked tirelessly on H.R. 8472for our students. In these unprecedented times, when families have faced numerous challenges in the pursuit of supporting their children's education, the knowledge that these … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://cook.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cook-introduces-legislation-to-promote-outdoor-recreation-and Rep. Cook Introduces Legislation to Promote Outdoor Recreation and Conservation 2020-12-04 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate CA Paul Cook C001094 cook.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON This week, Rep. Paul Cook (R-Apple Valley) introduced new legislation to promote outdoor recreation and conservation in the California desert. H.R. 8848, the Twentynine Palms Outdoor Recreational Enhancement Act, would convey approximately 80 acres of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land to the City of Twentynine Palms. This parcel is adjacent to the 29 Palms Motorsports Arena, which is the site of a number of racing events that would attract more than 5,000 attendees and racers each year before the pandemic struck. It would allow for expansion of the racetrack, drawing in additional events, and boost the city's economy. H.R. 8849, the California Desert Conservation Enhancement Act, would allow for the acquisition of state school lands located within wilderness areas, national parks, and off-highway vehicle recreation areas in the California desert. These purchases were agreed to more than 20 years ago as part of a structured exchange of lands between the federal and state government but have been held up for decades. Additionally, this bill would add clarifying language to the previously enacted California Desert Conservation and Recreation Act, ensuring that lands donated for and designated for conservation are used for those purposes. H.R. 8850, the Apple Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area Establishment Act, would convey approximately 4,360 acres of BLM land to the Town of Apple Valley. These lands are a popular OHV riding area north of the town that had been used heavily for recreation for more than 30 years, and users in the area can number several thousand on certain high-use weekends. It's easily accessible from I-15 and is a popular location for camping, riding, and racing. Conveying this land to Apple Valley allows them to take over management of the area which reduces the strain on the BLM, preserves a popular riding area, and protects surrounding habitat by giving riders an appropriate area to ride. Rep. Cook said, Responsible use of and access to our public lands has been one of my… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lamalfa-opposes-federal-marijuana-legalization LaMalfa Opposes Federal Marijuana Legalization 2020-12-04 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Washington, DC) Congressman Doug LaMalfa issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 3884, the MORE Act, which would deschedule marijuana and fully legalize and commercialize a schedule 1 narcotic. This bill would also expunge convictions for numerous federal marijuana-related offenses, extend Small Business Administration loans to marijuana companies while other small businesses struggle, and establish a new 5% commercial cannabis tax to create a slush fund for grants to benefit individuals who have been convicted of federal drug crimes. LaMalfa said:Small businesses are closing every day. Americans are facing lockdowns and loss of jobs, yet Speaker Pelosi has refused to pass legislation to help them. Instead, she forced a vote on this bill that legalizes and props up the marijuana industry and gives tax dollars to convicted drug dealers. This is not only bad policy, it's a slap in the face to struggling families across the country. Promoting more ways to get high and increase danger in the workplace is not the remedy for what our country faces in 2020 and forward. Democrats even defeated an amendment to the bill to shield employers' ability to maintain a sober, drug-free workplace. Americans deserve better than a Speaker whose priorities are to bail out felons while ignoring struggling small businesses and families. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lamalfa-newsom-s-lockdown-based-on-opinion-not-facts LaMalfa: Newsoms Lockdown Based On Opinion, Not Facts 2020-12-03 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Sacramento, CA) Congressman Doug LaMalfa issued the following statement after Governor Gavin Newsom issued an a lockdown for regions in which the Governor deems have a widespread COVID-19 outbreak. Under the Governor's order, the state will be divided into five regions: Greater Sacramento, San Joaquin Valley, Northern California, Bay Area, and Southern California. If a region has 85% of their ICU beds filled, the region must close for three weeks and until ICU capacity begins to trend down. LaMalfa said: The Governor has cited a lack of available ICU beds, increasing daily deaths, and increased positive cases for his most recent lockdown stunt. These claims are based on his opinion not reality. Here are the facts: California has 7,881 ICU beds, only 2,121 of which are being used by coronavirus patients. The truth is, the majority of ICU and hospital beds are being used by people getting elective surgeries. Yes, the number of positive COVID cases is rising, but the mortality rate continues to fall. These facts do not justify another lockdown of California. If lockdowns worked, this virus would have been stopped or controlled earlier this year. Governor Newsom has shown he is unwilling to follow his own rules. I don't know why any reasonable Californian would follow these unconstitutional edicts. Instead of letting the Governor rule us by fear and whim, I hope citizens will judge the risks involved based on all data and decide for themselves the best course of action. My hope is that government can present facts and let the people decide the best way to act without force, coercion, or mandates. You can find a full breakdown of active COVID-19 cases, ICU bed usage, and other information related to the eleven counties that comprise the First District in the table below. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/speeches/covid-curfews-and-common-sense Covid Curfews and Common Sense 2020-12-03 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate CA Tom McClintock M001177 mcclintock.house.gov     legacy Congressman McClintock delivered the follwing remarks on theHouse floor: Covid Curfews and Common Sense December 3, 2020 Mr. Speaker: Governor Newsom made a groundbreaking discovery regarding Covid-19 last week. Apparently, it has learned to tell time. Thus,acting under the strictest of scientific standards, he has ordered Californians to run home before 10 pm, lock their doors and hide from this insidious virus until daybreak. Unfortunately, Covid doesn't seem to be following the curfew, so Newsom is now threatening a hard lockdown of virtually the entire state throughout the Christmas season. Don we now our plague apparel. There's just one nagging question the Governor hasn't bothered to answer: if these lockdowns are so successful, why do we need to keep having them? Not to worry: We are cheerfully assured that the jobs that are being destroyed are non-essential. Their term, non-essential. I have news for these self-absorbed elitists: If a job is putting food on your table and a roof over your head, that job IS essential for you and the family that depends on you. Last Spring, I asked Anthony Fauci if he had taken into account the human cost of the lockdowns the suicides, drug and alcohol abuse, domestic violence, deferred health screenings and treatments and poverty related deaths that his policies were setting in motion. No, we really haven't considered that, he breezily replied. Don't know. Don't care. Before Fauci and his followers took a wrecking ball to our nation, poverty had dropped to its lowest rate since 1959, unemployment was the lowest in 50 years, the income gap was narrowing, wages showed strongest growth in 40 years. How many millions of these jobs have now been wantonly destroyed by autocratic officials who seem oblivious to the damage they are causing? According to the CDC's best estimates, those under 50 have a 99.98 percent chance of recovering from COVID if they get it at all and 40 percent who get it don't even know they have it. Even for those in the most vulnerable group … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lamalfa-introduces-election-certainty-act LaMalfa Introduces Election Certainty Act 2020-12-01 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Washington, DC) Congressman Doug LaMalfa issued the following statement after he, Congressman Bob Gibbs (OH-07), and Congressman Ted Budd (NC-13) introduced H.R. 8815, the Election Certainty Act, a bill that prioritizes election security by fortifying ballots and putting safeguards around the ballot collecting process. The bill comes as a response to widespread distrust of voting systems among many Americans. Recent polls continue to show that everyday Americans are losing trust in the electoral system, especially mailed ballots, and need to see that elections are fair and transparent. To address those concerns, this bill institutes common sense requirements that create a standard for mail in ballots. Specifically, the Election Certainty Act would require: Signatures to be completed for all mail-in ballots All mail-in and absentee ballots to arrive at the election office by Election Day. No ballots will be accepted after Election Day, ensuring a consistent deadline across the country. Ballots may only be turned in on behalf of a voter by a direct family member, and requires they also provide a signature, ending ballot harvesting. Additionally, the Election Certainty Act excludes service members, and their families, deployed overseas from these requirements. LaMalfa said:America has gone from election day to election months, due to early voting, extensive mail balloting, and late ballots being accepted.Many of these ballots are turned in by paid operatives through ballot harvesting' or mailed and arrive after the election, giving rise to claims of fraud. This extends the counting of ballots for weeks, rather than Americans having the results on election night.I am focused on creating simple common sense reforms that ensure the election is transparent and protect all citizens right to vote.If Americans don't trust the way ballots are counted, they will never trust the outcome of the election and we cannot move forward. Why can't we have election results on election night or within a few days in the closest of… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lamalfa-announces-133-million-grant-to-expand-chico-roadway-improve LaMalfa Announces $13.3 Million Grant to Expand Chico Roadway, Improve Airport Access 2020-11-27 2020 2020-11 Republican Senate CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Chico, CA) Congressman Doug LaMalfa issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $13.3 million to the City of Chico to make improvements to Cohasset Road needed to better access the Chico Municipal airport and three major job centers. This grant is expected to create 620 jobs, retain 200 jobs, and spur $26 million in economic activity. Following on previous successful airport grant awards, this funding will help travel to and from Chico Municipal Airport, while bringing needed new jobs to Chico, said Congressman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01). The planned improvements to this corridor also provide an increased capacity for firefighters and first responders during fire season, especially for the equipment and personnel based at the airport. Thank you to Secretary Ross and the Economic Development Administration for these funds to help Butte County respond to wildfires while also encouraging the growth of Chico's local economy. After over a decade of working on this project, not only did we receive the award of an EDA grant, but in an unprecedented manner, said Chico Public Works Director Brendan Ottoboni. We received 100% of the funding required for the project, when it typically requires a 25% match! This roadway improvement will increase economic vitality and reduce fatal collisions that have been experienced along this stretch of roadway. We are extremely excited for our community! This grant from the EDA to expand Cohasset Road will improve travel and commerce for our great city, said Chico City Council Member Sean Morgan. I appreciate Congressman LaMalfa's work to support the city in securing these funds and see this project through to completion. I look forward to the new jobs and increased economic growth that Chico will see in the near future. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lamalfa-statement-on-re-opening-of-fema-mobile-registration-intake LaMalfa Statement on Re-opening of FEMA Mobile Registration Intake Center in Siskiyou County 2020-11-25 2020 2020-11 Republican Senate CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Happy Camp, CA) Congressman Doug LaMalfa issued the following statement after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) re-opened the Mobile Registration Intake Center in Siskiyou County for survivors of the Slater Fire. LaMalfa said: The FEMA Mobile Registration Intake Center is an opportunity for Slater Fire survivors to apply for Individual Assistance and get aid to rebuild and repair their homes and property. Especially for those who do not have internet service, the center is needed to ensure survivors can receive help. I encourage anyone who had damage because of the fire to register now to preserve your options in the future. The Mobile Registration Intake Center is set to open on Tuesday, December 1 until Friday, December 4 at the Karuk Tribal Wellness Center, 537 Jacobs Way, Happy Camp, CA 96039. It will be open from 9 AM 3 PM each day. Individual Assistance applicants matalso register in one of three ways: Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov Download the FEMA Mobile App for smartphones Call 800-621-3362 between 7 AM and 8 PM, seven days a week 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/vote-notes/vote-note-hr-8294-national-apprenticeship-act Vote Note H.R. 8294 National Apprenticeship Act 2020-11-20 2020 2020-11 Republican Senate CA Tom McClintock M001177 mcclintock.house.gov     legacy H.R. 8294 - National Apprenticeship Act: No. The National Apprenticeship program is an 80-year old superannuated program that has become so ossified and bureaucratized that it is no longer a serious factor in employment. Last year, 252,000 individuals entered the program and only 81,000 completed it. This bill would add still more bureaucracy and paperwork to a system that is already collapsing. Better to abolish it and leave it to individual businesses to provide apprenticeship training to their employees. After all, that's what an apprenticeship actually is. The Department of Labor's summary says it best: Unfortunately, H.R. 8294 would undermine the ability of the Department of Labor to perform that mission under the mistaken belief that the government, rather than employers or jobseekers, is best suited to determine the skills and competencies necessary for success on the job. This bill would also require a one-size-fits-all approach to apprenticeship that would stifle the Department's ability to promote innovation in the apprenticeship system and ensure that as many Americans as possible have access to highquality work-based learning opportunities. At the same time, it would limit the ability of the Department to promote labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lamalfa-free-people-don-t-have-curfews LaMalfa: Free People Dont Have Curfews 2020-11-19 2020 2020-11 Republican Senate CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Sacramento, CA) Congressman Doug LaMalfa issued the following statement after Governor Gavin Newsom issued a 10 PM 5AM forced curfew for counties in which the Governor says may have a widespread COVID-19 outbreak. Under the Governor's orders, in the purple designated counties, all family gatherings, including Thanksgiving, traveling, and evening activities that are outside of your home will be banned. LaMalfa said: Most of my constituents don't buy $400 meals at swanky Napa restaurants as the Governor does, but it's not his or the government's business when and where we eat anyway. This curfew is essentially saying you can stay out late and have seafood in San Francisco, but not enjoy a late ribeye in Red Bluff. This threat of holding so-called violators of this forced lockdown accountable is laughable. The cops are plenty busy re-catching actual criminals that the Governor released from prison ostensibly because of COVID-19. What we don't need are government social workers to tuck us in at night, and they certainly aren't invited to our Thanksgiving table. The absurdity is that it's a nighttime curfew. This virus doesn't somehow turn up its wattage at 10 PM. A free people should make their own educated decisions about what is safe and how they would like to behave. For a Governor who said nothing about virus spreaders at riots, violent protests, and Biden celebrations to now try to tell you what you can do in the evening is an insult to all who've tried to play along the last 8 months. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/speeches/in-defense-of-governor-newsom In Defense of Governor Newsom 2020-11-19 2020 2020-11 Republican Senate CA Tom McClintock M001177 mcclintock.house.gov     legacy Congressman McClintock delivered the following remarks on the House floor: In Defense of Governor Newsom November 19, 2020 Mr. Speaker: I rise this morning in defense of Governor Gavin Newsom who recently defied his own idiotic Covid edicts as he partied at one of the few restaurants that he has not yet forced out of business. I defend him because he was doing what we all once did in a free society: make our own decisions over what risks we are willing to run and what precautions we are willing to take according to our own circumstances to protect our own health. Yes, Covid is a nasty bug and a quarter of a million Americans have died while having it. But this isn't the Bubonic Plague. The CDC's best estimate is that if you are under 49, your chance for surviving Covid it you get it is 99.92 percent. Even for those over 70 the survival rate is 94.6 percent. Forty percent who get it don't even know they have it. Yet we have allowed our officials to ruin our quality of life over it destroying countless businesses, throwing tens of millions into unemployment, robbing our children of their educations and shredding our most cherished rights as Americans. Governor Newsom's night of partying should be a wake-up call to every American. Every time we step outside our homes, the risks we face multiply. A free society assumes that its citizens are competent to assess those risks, balance them against the avoidance costs, and to manage their decisions in a generally responsible way. It's called common sense, and it's a necessary prerequisite for self-government and liberty. The choices of an octogenarian with emphysema might be very different from those of a healthy governor in California. Only a fool would claim the omniscience to make an informed judgment for every person in every circumstance in every community. Sadly, this crisis has revealed that fools abound in public office and that a fool with power can quickly become a petty tyrant. Which brings us back to Governor Newsom. These government nannies lo… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/mccarthy-applauds-establishment-of-the-tehachapi-mountains-ava McCarthy Applauds Establishment of the Tehachapi Mountains AVA 2020-11-18 2020 2020-11 Republican Senate CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy Today, Congressman Kevin McCarthy applauded theU.S. Department of the Treasury'sAlcohol and Tobacco Tax and TradeBureau's (TTB) actionestablishingthe Tehachapi Mountains American Viticultural Area (AVA). This allowsour localvintnerstouse the Tehachapi Mountains appellation of origin on bottle labels for wine produced intheTehachapiMountains AVA. McCarthy released the following statement: This announcement is welcome news for our community, which has been working to establish the Tehachapi MountainsAVA for several years and is something I have strongly supported and urged the Administration to finalize. Tehachapi joins other AVAs such as NapaValley, Sonoma Valley, and the Central Coastas an official wine region. Tehachapi wines can now compete with other well-known AVAs in our state, further cementing California's position as the top wine-producing state in the nation. Not only will the Tehachapi Mountains AVA encompass approximately 58,000 acres, it will be at one of the highest elevations in the country, making it truly unique.This AVA designation will also help stimulate the local economy byfurtherputting Tehachapi wines on the map, thereby increasing awareness ofourfast-growing winemaking region. I want to thank President Trump, Treasury Secretary Mnuchin, and TTB Administrator Ryan for finalizing this important AVA designation, and I look forward to seeing the Tehachapi Mountains AVA become a top wine production and tourist spot in California. Community leaders issued the below statements: I am excited that the Tehachapi Mountains American Viticultural Area has been approved.This means a lot for the Tehachapi Wine Growers, the Greater Tehachapi Area, and Kern County. In addition to being known as 'The Land of 4 Seasons,'Tehachapi will become known as an exceptional wine growing region tucked away in the Tehachapi Mountains. Jim Arnold, Triassic Vineyards owner and President of Tehachapi Wine Growers Commission High altitude, yet warm conditions truly make the Tehachapi area unique, providing winegrowers a se… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lamalfa-says-he-will-keep-fighting-dam-removal-after-announcement LaMalfa Says He Will Keep Fighting Dam Removal After Announcement 2020-11-17 2020 2020-11 Republican Senate CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Siskiyou County, CA) Congressman Doug LaMalfa issued the following statement after California Governor Gavin Newson, Oregon Governor Kate Brown, Karuk and Yurok Tribal Leaders, and PacifiCorp announced that they will be moving forward with the removal of four Klamath River Dams. In their new agreement, California and Oregon will partner with the Klamath River Renewal Corporation (KRRC) to assume liability for the dam removal project, transferring the license to operate the dams from PacifiCorp. This comes after a July announcement from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that KRRC would not be able to be a sole licensee on the project because it has limited finances and no experience with hydropower dam operation or dam removal. LaMalfa said: California's quest to remove these perfectly good dams continues. Now the taxpayers of California and Oregon will be on the hook due to this agreement to pick up a multi-billion dollar expense for the cost and liability of the inevitable environmental damage this project will cause. Removing these dams will do nothing to help fish but will destroy water storage needed for firefighting and will bankrupt Siskiyou County. Let's face it, the State of California has a terrible history of managing dams and completing large projects. After the Oroville Dam spillway crisis in 2017, the grossly expensive Bay Bridge project, and the failed High Speed Rail, it would be foolish to assume California can well-manage projects of significant scope. Removing these dams will be difficult and will inevitably cause more harm than good to ratepayers, taxpayers, and the fish the state is claiming to protect. The dams themselves are a benefit to our overloaded power grid and the local area economy. Especially in a year where power is a precious commodity and in short supply at times, removing this reliable, renewable, and cost-effective energy source will harm Basin-area residents, Oregon ratepayers, and our already stretched state grid. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lamalfa-urges-newsom-to-avoid-closing-modoc-fire-camp LaMalfa Urges Newsom to Avoid Closing Modoc Fire Camp 2020-11-17 2020 2020-11 Republican Senate CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Alturas, CA) Congressman Doug LaMalfa issued the following statement after sending a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom, asking him to reconsider closing the Devil's Garden Conservation Camp. Earlier this month, Governor Newsom announced that his administration would be closing eight fire camps, including Devil's Garden, due to budget constraints. LaMalfa said: The last thing California needs is fewer firefighting resources, especially in the rural parts of the state. Devil's Garden Conservation Camp is the only fire camp within two hours of Modoc County, an area that has been prone to lightning ignitions. Closing it down would mean fire crews will not be able to reach parts of Modoc County in the critical early hours of a wildfire. Governor Newsom must find a solution to keep Devil's Garden open. After a year like this one, maintaining what fire camps we do have should be a no brainer. You can find a final copy of the letter here or below. The Honorable Gavin Newsom Governor of California 1310 10th Street, Suite 1173 Sacramento, CA 95814 Governor Newsom, I am writing you in regards to your administration's recent decision to close the Devil's Garden Conservation Camp outside Alturas, in Modoc County, California. Along with seven other locations, this camp has been marked for closure as a direct result of the California State Budget for 2020-21. Given the steep challenges that we have faced from wildfires over the past several years, it is inappropriate to cut the budgets of institutions which protect our communities. The decision to close Devil's Garden Conservation Camp is ill-conceived given the lack of other fire camps nearby that may be able to pick up the weight. All of California understands the difficult fiscal climate that government agencies are operating in this year. However, losing Devil's Garden will require Modoc County to rely on Antelope Conservation Camp in Susanville - which is likely more than a two-hour drive during an active wildfire season. If the limited connections to Susanville are closed… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/speeches/the-foundation-of-democracy-is-the-integrity-of-the-vote The Foundation of Democracy is the Integrity of the Vote 2020-11-17 2020 2020-11 Republican Senate CA Tom McClintock M001177 mcclintock.house.gov     legacy Congressman McClintock delivered the following remarks on the House floor, November 17, 2020: The Foundation of Democracy is the Integrity of the Vote November 17, 2020 Mr. Speaker: The NATURE of democracy is that in every election there is always a winner and a loser. The SUCCESS of democracy depends on the loser believing the vote was fair and accepting the result. The VOTE is not the foundation of our democracy the INTEGRITY of the vote is its foundation. That is just as important for the winner as it is for the loser. The winners depend on the integrity of the vote for their legitimacy. The losers depend on it for their acceptance. That is precisely the issue in the aftermath of this election. The widespread allegations of illegal votes and illegal processes must be resolved before the election can confer legitimacy. Among these questions are the acceptance of ballots received after election day, votes cast by ineligible voters, back-dated ballots, illegally duplicated ballots, voting systems that mis-allocated votes, and the counting of votes outside any meaningful observation. There is either evidence to support these allegations or there is not. Fortunately, we are blessed with a well-established system of administrative and judicial review to answer these questions. Georgia, for example, is now undertaking an audit and hand-count. The audit should resolve some concerns over illegal votes and the hand-count should resolve concerns over illegal processes. Meanwhile, judges across the country are hearing complaints and weighing the evidence to support similar concerns. So, I rise today to ask that we all calm down, stop the hyperbolic rhetoric and allow this process to unfold as it should. Our system is more than capable of working through these issues and providing answers that can satisfy both sides. We also need to ask ourselves why so many Americans currently believe the election was riddled with fraud. It is because so many safeguards built into our system have been removed. We call it E… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/medicare-open-enrollment Medicare Open Enrollment 2020-11-16 2020 2020-11 Republican Senate CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy With the final quarter of 2020 well underway, I want to make sure you're aware that enrollment forMedicareis officially open. The deadline forMedicareopen enrollment isDecember 7, 2020.Be sure that those in your life who receive Medicare benefits whether that's you, a family member, or your friends have had the opportunity to review their benefits and make changes before the deadline passes.This enrollment period covers thosewho are eligible andlooking to joinMedicarefor the first time as well asthose wanting tomake changes for 2021. During this time you canpreviewcoverage options from traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage health plans and Medicare prescription drug plans to decide what best fits your needs in 2021. Costs and benefits under these plans can change from year to year, so I encourage you to review coverage choices and select a plan that best fits your personal needs. To register for open enrollment or change your plan, visitMedicare.govor callMedicaredirectly at1-800-MEDICARE. Additionally, there are great free resources to help you better understandMedicare. If you need additional guidance, I encourage you to contact theState Health Insurance Assistance Program(SHIP) or theHealth Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program(HICAP). You can contact them at the following numbers. SHIP: https://www.shiptacenter.org 877-839-2675 HICAP: https://cahealthadvocates.org/hicap/ 1-800-434-0222 For more helpful resources, visitMedicare'shelpful contact listfor California residents. And as always, should you have any concerns, please don't hesitate to contact my office at 661-327-3611 for assistance. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/speeches/drawing-inspiration-and-instruction-from-our-veterans Drawing Inspiration and Instruction from Our Veterans 2020-11-11 2020 2020-11 Republican Senate CA Tom McClintock M001177 mcclintock.house.gov     legacy Congressman McClintock delivered the following remarks on Veterans Day in Foresthill at a ceremony held at the Veterans Hall: Drawing Inspiration and Instruction from Our Veterans Congressman Tom McClintock Foresthill, California November 11, 2020 There's a curious thing about the oath taken by every member of our armed forces. Those who defend our country never swear to support and defend the United States Government. They never swear to support and defend the United States of America. The only oath they take is to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. The same oath is taken by every member of the government, from school board to President. There's a reason for that. The American Founders understood that if we ever lose our Constitution, we will have already lost our country. It is the Constitution that establishes the processes that make self-government possible and that restrains not only the madness of the crowd but also the natural craving of human beings to lord power over their fellow human beings. Here's another curious thing. Although there are penalties for breaking every law passed under the Constitution, there is no penalty for breaking the Constitution itself. Why is that? It's because the Constitution is designed to be self-enforcing that's all the checks and balances we all learned about in school. But those checks and balances depend on something else. The National Archives preserves every government document created since 1776. In it, there is only one document that does not belong to the government. Its ownership is made clear in the first three words: We, The People. That's a reminder that the Constitution, and the freedoms it protects, belongs to us, and depends on every citizen insisting that every person who administers its powers at home -- or defends it abroad -- remains obedient and faithful to it. Our Constitution has endured through the ages because whenever it has been threatened from abroad, generations of Americans have stepped forward to place their lives … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://cook.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cook-lauds-local-business-for-commitment-to-hiring-veterans Rep. Cook Lauds Local Business for Commitment to Hiring Veterans 2020-11-10 2020 2020-11 Republican Senate CA Paul Cook C001094 cook.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Rep. Paul Cook (R-Apple Valley) announced today that Exquadrum Inc., headquartered in Adelanto, has been recognized by the federal government for their commitment to employing veterans. Exquadrum, which provides innovative technology for government, military, and industry customers, received a Gold Medallion as part of the HIRE Vets Program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor. In order to qualify, Exquadrum had to meet certain thresholds which include hiring and retaining a certain percentage of veterans as part of their workforce. The HIRE Vets Medallion Program was created in 2017 when Rep. Cook's bill, HR 244, the HIRE Vets Act was signed into law. Specifically, the legislation established an awards program recognizing the meaningful and verifiable efforts undertaken by employers both large and small to hire and retain veterans. The program is designed to be self-funded and allows businesses to display HIRE Vets Medallions on products and marketing materials. Its goal is to promote private sector recruiting, hiring, and retaining of men and women who served honorably in the U.S. military through the voluntary participation of employers. Rep. Cook said, It's gratifying to see so many California businesses make a commitment to our veterans. Veterans who serve our country honorably shouldn't struggle to find employment. As the author of the bill creating this program, it's particularly rewarding when local businesses like Exquadrum are recognized. Throughout my time in Congress, taking care of our veterans has been a top priority and I'm pleased to see the HIRE Vets Medallion Program come to fruition. To learn more about the requirements of the HIRE Vets Medallion Program, click here. A member of the House Natural Resources and Armed Services Committees, Cook served as an infantry officer and retired after 26 years as a Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps. During his time in combat, he was awarded the Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts. Rep. Cook will retire from Congress next month when he tak… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://cook.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cook-introduces-education-funding-legislation-to-assist-trona-area Rep. Cook Introduces Education Funding Legislation to Assist Trona Area Schools 2020-11-05 2020 2020-11 Republican Senate CA Paul Cook C001094 cook.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Paul Cook (R-Apple Valley) introduced the Soda Ash Funding for Education Act (SAFE Act). A recent reduction in royalty rates on soda ash by the federal government has helped U.S. producers grow and remain competitive in foreign markets while also protecting hundreds of good-paying mining jobs in communities like Trona. A portion of these royalties provide vital funding for local schools and road maintenance in communities where soda ash is produced. However, because of the recent rate reduction, the affected schools are facing uncertainty about future funding. This bill would redirect federal funds to establish a Soda Ash Education Equalization Fund to provide grants to local schools that could be impacted by these changes. Rep. Cook said, While it's important to keep the industry competitive, it's also critical to ensure that our schools are getting the funding they need. This bill will prevent unnecessary education funding cuts in communities like Trona, while also providing the school board with the stability they need to make sound budget decisions in the years to come. In a letter unanimously supporting this legislation, the Trona Joint Unified School District said, If this legislation would pass in Congress, Trona Joint Unified School District would have more financial stability and a constant resource to provide the richest opportunities for our students and the community. Searles Valley Minerals, which manufactures soda ash in Trona, also indicated its support for the legislation, saying, It will enable these schools to dampen swings in funding and stabilize their budgeting process. Searles Valley Minerals supports this legislation. A member of the House Natural Resources and Armed Services Committees, Cook served as an infantry officer and retired after 26 years as a Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps. During his time in combat, he was awarded the Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts. Cook will retire from Congress at the end of 2020. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/mccarthy-commends-trump-administration-on-completing-environmental McCarthy Commends Trump Administration on Completing Environmental Reviews of the Friant-Kern Canal Project 2020-11-04 2020 2020-11 Republican Senate CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy Today, Congressman Kevin McCarthy released the following statement on the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation completing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review of the Friant-Kern Canal Middle Reach Capacity Correction Project. Signingof the Record of Decision (ROD) marks completion of the required environmental reviews, which now allows this project to advance to the construction phase. McCarthy released the following statement: With this action today, all of the environmental documentation is complete and this project can now move into the pre-construction and construction phases. From repairing the Friant-Kern Canal to issuing new updated, science-based regulations to bring our communities more water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, the President and his teams at the Interior Department and Bureau of Reclamation have done more in 4 years to end the neglect of previous Administrations and help Californians get the water they contract and pay for. I want to thank Secretary Bernhardt and Commissioner Burman for continuing to prioritize critical repairs to the Friant-Kern Canal. I also want to commend President Trump for never wavering from his commitment to get water flowing to Central Valley families, communities, and farmers. I look forward to working with the Trump Administration, the Friant Water Authority, and other stakeholders to continue to advance this important canal repair project. Local stakeholders released the following statements on the signing of the ROD: Today's action by the Bureau of Reclamation to sign the ROD is the culmination of years of dedicated work and cooperation among the Friant Water Authority and our partners at the Department of the Interior, with critical support and assistance from Leader McCarthy and our other congressional representatives who have helped maintain momentum to achieve today's outcome. On behalf of the nearly 15,000 farms and dozens of communities who rely on the Friant-Kern Canal, I extend our deep appreciation for Leader McCarthy for his leadersh… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/court-rules-governor-can-t-have-unilateral-policy-making-authority Court Rules Governor Cant Have Unilateral Policy Making Authority 2020-11-02 2020 2020-11 Republican Senate CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Sacramento, CA) Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) issued the following statement after a State Superior Court tentatively ruled in favor of Assemblyman James Gallagher (R-Yuba City) and Assemblyman Kevin Kiley (R-Rocklin) and their lawsuit against Governor Gavin Newsom's abuse of power. In the ruling, the Judge placed a permanent injunction against the Governor, preventing him from unilaterally making or changing state law during the remainder of his administration. Additionally, the Judge declared the Governor's recent Executive Order that makes changes to the state election process unconstitutional. LaMalfa said:Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Newsom has acted more like a monarch than one who seeks the consent of the governed in our Republic. Making unilateral and hasty policy changes that benefit him and his party without input from the Legislature has been extremely harmful to rural California, its small businesses, and morale in general. This is in clear violation of one of our fundamental principles outlined in the U.S. Constitution the separation of powers. Recognizing this clear power grab, Assemblymen Gallagher and Kiley stood up to the Governor, and the Court checked his authority back in line with Constitutional principles. This victory brings the Governor back down to Earth, ensuring that policy-making powers remain in their starting point, the Legislature. The pursuit of the free and civil society that our Founders created is the duty of all of us to uphold and fight for. Today's decision is a shining example of the delegation of powers of government as it should be in this country, indeed a civics lesson for old and young to witness and celebrate! You can find the tentative ruling issued today in Sutter County Superior Court,here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/mccarthy-commends-hhs-for-responding-to-local-health-care-providers McCarthy Commends HHS for Responding to Local Health Care Providers Concerns 2020-10-23 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy Today, Congressman Kevin McCarthy applauded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) forupdatingreporting requirements for health care providers that have received Provider Relief Funds (PRF). Specifically, HHS changed the reporting requirements to increase flexibility in how health care providers use PRF funds. Last week, McCarthy sent aletterto HHS Secretary Azar encouraging him to make changes to the September 19, 2020 PRF reporting requirements and included constituent letters from local health care providers citing concern with the September-issued guidance. McCarthy's letter was the result of a teleconference meeting he held earlier this month with local health care providers and hospital administrators who voiced concerns about having to return PRF funds under the September guidance. McCarthy released the following statement: Health care providers have been working selflessly on the frontlines of COVID-19 since the very beginning to ensure the most vulnerable in our community receive the best care possible. They have also, like many Americans, been significantly impacted financially by COVID-19. I commend Secretary Azar for making this decision to ensure that local health care providers can continue to serve our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Background: The CARES Act created the Provider Relief Fund and tasked HHS with distributing $175 billion to health care providers for health care related expenses or lost revenues attributed to COVID-19. HHS subsequently issued instructions and reporting requirements to those providers that have received funds from the PRF on June 19, 2020. In September2020, HHS issued revised instructions and reporting requirements for providers'use of PRF funds, and placed certain limitations ontheuse of PRF funds. Yesterday, HHS announced it is removing limitations from the September guidance on permissible uses of PRF funds after considering input from stakeholders and Members of Congress. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/resource-guide-for-small-businesses Resource Guide for Small Businesses 2020-10-23 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy As a former small businessowner, I understand how complicated and confusing the process of starting a business, acquiring capital, and then growing a business can be. That is why I wanted to ensure that small business owners, and aspiring small business owners, canaccess information regarding the resources that are available to them on this page. Below are federal and local agencies and organizations that provide small business owners and entrepreneurs with counseling and other services. U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): For decades, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has helpedsmall business ownerspursue the American dream by providing them withhelpful guidance, resoures, and tools. The SBAis also the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to helping small businesses. Find out what SBA Certifications Your Small Business is Eligible for:https://certify.sba.gov/am-i-eligible This is a great resource where a business can answer just a few questions and find out if they're eligible for 8a, HUBZone, and Woman Owned/Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business certifications.Businesses may also apply for 8a and Woman Owned/Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned certifications via this page. HUBZone:https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/hubzone-program Businesses can search their address to see if they're located in a HUBZone, and find out more about this program including how to apply. SBA Surety Bonds:https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/surety-bonds Businesses can find out more about the SBA Surety bonding program, including lists of participating bonding agencies. Find an SBA Resource Partner for free counseling, consulting, and mentoring:https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance Businesses can use this link to connect with the Women's Business Center, Small Business Development Center, or SCORE. Contact the Fresno SBA District Office:The Fresno SBA District office serves 15 counties in the San Joaquin Valley and Central Coast including the… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lamalfa-shasta-county-receives-major-disaster-declaration-following-zogg LaMalfa: Shasta County Receives Major Disaster Declaration Following Zogg Fire 2020-10-23 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Shasta County, CA) Congressman Doug LaMalfa issued the following statement after President Trump amended the federal Major Disaster Declaration in California to include Shasta County, making them eligible for direct federal funding, including Individual and Public Assistance, to assist with disaster recovery following the Zogg Fire. The Zogg Fire was contained on October 13th, 2020. It burned 56,338 acres, destroyed 204 structures, and took the lives of four people. LaMalfa said: The Zogg Fire's damage to Shasta County, especially to Igo and Ono, was devastating. There is a long road ahead to repair and rebuild. With this Major Disaster Declaration, President Trump and his Administration have committed to supporting Shasta County's recovery efforts. The President has been a strong ally for Northern California during this fire season, following through with aid when we need it most. Please pray for the families who lost their loved ones in the Zogg Fire, the residents of Shasta County, and for timely wildfire recoveries across Northern California. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lamalfa-supports-permanently-setting-size-of-supreme-court-to-nine LaMalfa Supports Permanently Setting Size of Supreme Court to Nine 2020-10-21 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Washington, DC) Congressman Doug LaMalfa issued the following statement after cosponsoring H.J.Res. 95, an amendment to the U.S. Constitution which would permanently set the number of U.S. Supreme Court Justices to nine. The proposed amendment states: The Supreme Court of the United States shall be comprised of nine Justices. LaMalfa said:America's founders intentionally created the judiciary to be a branch that is independent from politics. Court packing undermines this fundamental part of our country's system of checks and balances. The radical left has made calls to pack the Court,' because their opposition has had a say in the makeup of the Court this Presidential term. President Trump is keeping his pledge to appoint justices that abide by the Constitution, and the left now wants to change the rules because they lost the 2016 election. Court packing would turn the Supreme Court into a tool for partisan gain, threatening the stability of our government after every election cycle. Even the late Justice Ginsberg herself opposed court packing because it would undermine the safeguards around our independent judiciary. I am proud to cosponsor this amendment to the U.S. Constitution to preserve our Republic and ensure the integrity of our judiciary is not threatened by partisanship. Currently, the size of the Supreme Court is set by Congress through statute. Congress has changed the number of Justices several times throughout our nation's history, and last modified the size of the Court in 1869, raising the number of Justices from seven to nine. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lamalfa-announces-sierra-county-included-in-major-disaster-declaration LaMalfa Announces Sierra County Included in Major Disaster Declaration 2020-10-20 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Loyalton, CA) Congressman Doug LaMalfa issued the following statement after President Trump amended the federal Major Disaster Declaration in California to include Sierra County, making them eligible for direct federal funding, including Public Assistance, to assist with disaster recovery following damages from the Loyalton Fire. The Loyalton Fire was contained on September 14th, 2020. It burned 47,029 acres and destroyed 35 structures in Lassen, Plumas, and Sierra Counties. LaMalfa said: Due to the valiant efforts from front line firefighters, the Loyalton Fire has been fully contained. Recovery has begun, and for rural areas with already scarce resources, it will be an expensive process. The Trump Administration has once again kept their promise to help our disaster-stricken region by including Sierra County in the federal Major Disaster Declaration. I appreciate his dedication to helping our local governments rebuild and recover from wildfire. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lamalfa-honored-as-guardian-of-small-business LaMalfa Honored as Guardian of Small Business 2020-10-20 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Washington, DC) Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) has been honored with the Guardian of Small Business award from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). The nation's largest small businesses advocacy association, NFIB represents small-business owner members and gives them a voice in public policymaking. LaMalfa was chosen for this award based on his outstanding voting record on behalf of America's small-business owners during the 116th Congress. LaMalfa said: Small businessesemploy the vast majority of Americans and are the driving force behind rural economies like those in NorthernCaliforniabut theyhave been through a lot this year.As our country navigates the coronaviruspandemic, small businesses need support from both consumers and Congress to bring our economy back up to speed.I am honored to receive this award and will continue to promote pro-growth policies that will help small businesses recover and prosper. Small businesses have never needed more reliable allies in Congress than they do now, and Congressman Doug LaMalfa has been a steadfast fighter for Main Street enterprises, saidNFIB Vice President of Federal Government Relations Kevin Kuhlman. It really helps he comes from small-business roots. There is a qualitative difference from those representatives who don't, and that difference is a fundamental understanding that small businesses are not smaller versions of big businesses and are not always helped by one-size-fits all legislation. Our Guardian of Small Business awards are given only to those whose votes back up their rhetoric, and Congressman LaMalfa is a man of his word, and small businesses are honored to have him in our corner. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/mccarthy-helps-push-through-fema-and-sba-assistance McCarthy Helps Push Through FEMA and SBA Assistance 2020-10-17 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy Dear Friends, On August 22, 2020, the President declared a major disaster (FEMA-4558-DR-CA) for fires burning in the State of California during the month of August. Tulare County was not initially included in this declaration. However, on October 12th, the State of California requested that Tulare County be added to Presidential Major Disaster Declaration FEMA-4558-DR-CA due to the SQF Complex Fire.I strongly supported this request, sending aletterto Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Peter Gaynor urging him to add Tulare County to this August major disaster declaration.On October 15th, I was pleased to see FEMA's quick action adding Tulare County to Presidential Major Disaster Declaration FEMA-4558-DR-CA due to damage sustained to private and public structures from the SQF Complex Fire. This action means that affected residents of Tulare County are now eligible to apply for Federal financial assistance through FEMA's Individual Assistance (IA) programs and the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) disaster recovery programs to help our communities rebuild.To learn more about the Individual Assistance programs and the SBA disaster recovery programs, including how to apply for financial assistance, please see below: As your Representative in Congress, be assured that I will continue to work with the President to ensure that our neighbors impacted by the SQF Complex Fire, as well as Americans all over our country affected by the coronavirus pandemic, receive the federal support they need to help rebuild their lives so things can get back to normal as quickly as possible. Please do not hesitate to contact me on issues of importance to you. Sincerely, Kevin McCarthy 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/mccarthy-helps-lead-charge-on-california-disaster-declaration McCarthy Helps Lead Charge on California Disaster Declaration 2020-10-16 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy Today, President Trump committed to making a major disaster declaration as requested by the State of California on September 28th related to ongoing wildfires in California, including Los Angeles County, which Congressman Kevin McCarthy partially represents. This announcement followed a conversation CongressmanMcCarthy had with the President where McCarthy urged him to approve this critical request and make the disaster declaration. The Congressman has been working diligently with Reps. Tom McClintock (CA-04), Mike Garcia (CA-25) and Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) on this issue, which follows an earlier decision to add Tulare County to the August 22nd Major Disaster Declaration at McCarthy and Rep. Devin Nunes' (CA-22) request. McCarthy released the following statement: Californians have been devastated by this year's fires, and now, with President Trump's intention to declare a federal major disaster, he is helping to ensure that Californians receive the assistance they need to rebuild and repair. I thank President Trump for his swift action, and Representatives McClintock, Garcia, and LaMalfa for their dedication to ensuring that our State is fully supported. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lamalfa-confirms-siskiyou-county-will-receive-major-disaster-declaration LaMalfa Confirms Siskiyou County Will Receive Major Disaster Declaration 2020-10-16 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Happy Camp, CA) Congressman Doug LaMalfa issued the following statement after receiving confirmation that President Trump will take action to reverse FEMA's decision to deny Siskiyou County a Major Disaster Declaration. LaMalfa said:The President has listened to the North State's calls for additional disaster assistance for Siskiyou County, reversing FEMA's denial of the original request for aid. Working with our contacts at the White House and with House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, we were all able to impress on the President and his team to take another look at the FEMA denial. We expect an announcement by the President overriding that decision will be forthcoming. A Major Disaster Declaration will help address the high cost of recovery. I have been engaged with the Trump Administration on this issue for several weeks, and I thank the President for responding to the State of California's request for aid. Keep in your prayers the families who lost their loved ones, those who lost their homes in Happy Camp, and our first responders who are working to extinguish fires in California. My office will continue to assist with the federal and state response to wildfires across the North State. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/current-issues/fema-wildfire-assistance FEMA Creekfire Wildfire Assistance 2020-10-16 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate CA Tom McClintock M001177 mcclintock.house.gov     legacy FEMA Wildfire Assistance On October 16, 2020a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of California was granted triggering the release of federal funds to help people and communities recover from Wildfires that occurred September 4, 2020, and continuing. The declaration area includesFresno and Madera Counties. Individuals can register with FEMA the following ways: Apply online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov. Constituents may call the registration phone number at 1-800-621-3362; those who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY, should call 1-800-462-7585 directly; for those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 1-800-621-3362. Additional Information: FEMA information regardingCalifornia Wildfires Disaster DeclarationDR-4569-CA:https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4569 Small Business Administration (SBA) federal disaster loan information for California Wildfires Disaster Declaration DR-4569-CA:https://www.sba.gov/offices/disaster/dfocw/resources/1675096 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/mccarthy-lauds-fema-decision-adding-tulare-county-to-major-disaster McCarthy Lauds FEMA Decision Adding Tulare County to Major Disaster Declaration 2020-10-15 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy Today, Congressman Kevin McCarthy released the following statement after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) added Tulare County and Lassen County to the August 22, 2020 Presidential Major Disaster Declarationdue to the damage caused by theSQF Complex Fire and the Northern Complex Fire.Residents of these counties will now have access to FEMA disaster relief programs and U.S. Small Business Administration disaster recovery programs.This action follows a letter that Representatives McCarthy, Devin Nunes (CA-22), and Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) sent earlier this week to FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynorurgingthe addition of Tulare and Lassen Counties to the August major disaster declaration. This year's fires are the most devastating in California's history, and by including Tulare County in the Major Disaster Declaration, FEMA is ensuring our community receives the support it needsto recover and rebuild,said McCarthy.Tulare'saddition to the declaration means that residents impacted by the SQF Complex Fire will now have access to Individual Assistance programs to help them rebuild while FEMAalso reimburses75 percent of public infrastructure repair costs. I thank the Trump Administration foritsswiftactiontoday which willhelp our community recover from this tragic and ongoing wildfire. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lamalfa-announces-major-disaster-declaration-for-lassen-county LaMalfa Announces Major Disaster Declaration for Lassen County 2020-10-15 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Quincy, CA) Congressman Doug LaMalfa issued the following statement after President Trump amended the federal Major Disaster Declaration for California to include Lassen County, making them eligible for direct federal funding, including Individual and Public Assistance, to assist with disaster recovery following damage incurred by the North Complex. The North Complex began on August 17thin Plumas National Forest. As of October 15th, the North Complex burned 318,000 acres and is 94% contained. ### LaMalfa said:This fire season, we have seen massive amounts of damage and devastation across the North State, including in Lassen County from the North Complex. Wildfiresurvivors will need all the help they can get to begin the rebuild process. The Trump Administration continues to stand with wildfire-stricken areas across California and has done so again by extending the Major Disaster Declaration to Lassen County. I appreciate the President's support for wildfire survivors by bringing this needed relief to our local governments, first responders, and families. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/mccarthy-commends-niaid-for-advancing-valley-fever-research-center McCarthy Commends NIAID for Advancing Valley Fever Research Center Proposal 2020-10-13 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy Today, Congressman Kevin McCarthy responded to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases' (NIAID) notice of funding opportunity to establish a Coccidioidomycosis Collaborative Research Centers (CCRC) program to create researchteams to improve the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of Valley Fever. This follows a letter that Congressman McCarthy sent to NIH Director Francis Collins and NIAID Director Anthony Fauci last month in support of the Valley Fever collaborative research centers. McCarthy released the following statement: I applaud NIAID for the decision to move forward with establishing Valley Fever research teamsand issuing a funding opportunity announcement with the intention to commit $6 million in Fiscal Year 2022. Our community and California's Central Valley areuniquely impacted by Valley Fever with the California Department of Public Health ranking Kern County first in the number of Valley Fever cases in 2019. Particularly with the emergence of COVID-19, which presents similar symptoms to Valley Fever, it is now more important than ever to double down our efforts to better understand and treat this fungal disease. ### Background: In June 2020, the NIAID Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (DMID) Council approved a proposed concept to establish collaborative Valley Fever research centers. During this DMID meeting, NIH recognized Rep. McCarthy's instrumental leadership to bring awareness to Valley Fever. On September 15, 2020, Reps. McCarthy and Schweikert sent NIH Director Collins and NIAID Director Fauci a letter in support of this proposed concept. You can view the letter here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/mccarthy-nunes-and-lamalfa-support-addition-of-tulare-and-lassen McCarthy, Nunes, and LaMalfa Support Addition of Tulare and Lassen Counties to Disaster Declaration 2020-10-13 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy Today, Representatives Kevin McCarthy, Devin Nunes (CA-22), and Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in support of a request submitted by California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) Director Mark Ghilarducci that both Tulare and Lassen Counties be added to the Presidential Major Disaster Declaration issued on August 22, 2020 for the SQF Complex Fire and the Northern Complex Fire.If granted, this would make residents and the local governments of these counties impacted by these fires eligible for federal disaster recovery funding under the Stafford Act. Highlights of the letter are below, or you can read the letter in its entirety here: On the morning of August 19, 2020, lightning struck in the Sequoia National Forest igniting the SQF Complex Fire in Tulare County. As of October 12th, this fire has burned over 167,000 acres and is only 70% contained. This fire has destroyed 171 residences and significantly damaged one more, resulting in approximately $32.6 million in costs. The Northern Complex Fire in Lassen County started on August 17, 2020, has burned more than 318,000 acres, and is 94% contained as of yesterday. In addition to the physical damage these fires have caused, according to CalOES, they have also significantly impacted unemployment, including disproportionately adversely impacting low-income, elderly, and disabled individuals... Given the ongoing fire activity following the August 22nd declaration and based on data provided by CalOES that indicates both Tulare County and Lassen County meet necessary requirements under the Stafford Act for Individual Assistance and Public Assistance, we strongly support the request by CalOES to include these counties in President Trump's major disaster declaration... ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://calvert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-calvert-expresses-concern-over-attempts-california-election-officials-limit Rep. Calvert Expresses Concern Over Attempts by California Election Officials to Limit the Rights of Churches and Republicans 2020-10-12 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate CA Ken Calvert C000059 calvert.house.gov     legacy Today, Representative Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement in response to efforts by the California election officials to prevent churches and Republicans from collecting ballots under California's third-party ballot collection laws: Last year, I raised a number of issues with the third-party ballot collection laws in California passed by Democrats. It's telling that the media and Democrats are suddenly interested in the issue now that churches and Republicans have chosen to facilitate the delivery of ballots under those ballot collection laws. Are we really supposed to believe it's fine for paid Democrat operatives to collect ballots from strangers and throw them in a bag, but churches aren't allowed to collect them for members of their congregation and put them in a box? Attempts by either the Secretary of State or county election officials to stop churches from collecting ballots under California's third-party ballot collection laws are an act of voter suppression and possibly a civil rights violation. I recommend anyone who submits their ballot via a third-party ballot collection method, just like anyone who submits their ballot via any other vote-by-mail method, to track their ballot by utilizing the Where's My Ballot ballot tracker at WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov. Background: In 2019, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) received a response to his March 4, 2019 letter to the Riverside County Registrar of Voters regarding ballot harvesting. The letter from the Riverside County Registrar of Voters confirmed: A vote by mail ballot collected by a ballot harvester does NOT have to include the name or signature of the harvester on the identification envelope in order to be valid.* A ballot harvester is NOT required to document the vote by mail ballots chain of custody in any way. A ballot harvester is NOT required to disclose to a voter who they are working on behalf of or if they are being paid to collect ballots. A ballot harvester is NOT required to provide any kind of documentation/receipt when co… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pelosis-stalling-will-hurt-americans-thats-wrong Pelosi's Stalling Will Hurt Americans That's Wrong 2020-10-09 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy Yesterday, Congressman Kevin McCarthy joined KGET's Jim Scott andTami Mlcoch to discuss the Vice Presidential debate, COVID-19, and Congress's ability to deliver a critical relief package that Americans need and deserve. Highlights of the interview are below: When asked, Can we expect Congress to approve a new round of stimulus checks for Americans in the next 26 days?McCarthy responded: As long as Nancy Pelosi is in charge of this, the answer is no. Remember, we've done four separate COVID relief bills I have been an integral part of all of them. Every time we've done this there's been one common denominator that's slowed the process down Speaker Pelosi. She held up the CARES Act when she came back because she wanted more money for the arts. Then when the PPP program, that kept small businesses afloat, that the money went to employees, remember in front of that refrigerator [on a late night show][she said] she wasstopping it, because she wanted more money. Do you realize that there's $137 billion dollars sitting there right now[for PPP] we wouldn't even have to appropriate more. More than three times I have brought [legislation] to the floor letting that money go, and they voted against it She believes that if she holds this up, the economy will be in a worse position, and she's correct about that. Americans will be hurtthat is wrong. You can watch the interview in its entiretyhere. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/mccarthy-announces-dot-grant-award-for-porterville McCarthy Announces DOT Grant Award for Porterville 2020-10-07 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy Today, Congressman Kevin McCarthy announced that the City of Porterville, California will be awarded a $370,000 grant by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Helping Obtain Prosperity for Everyone (HOPE) Program. McCarthy released the following statement: This important grant award will help the City of Porterville, through Porterville Transit, explore innovative solutions to enhance the current system and provide better transportation options for residents, including those living in more rural communities. While keeping the region's challenging air quality conditions and the state's power outages in mind, this project will assess the best path forward by researching the incorporation of battery-electric vehicles, bicycle and car sharing, and on-demand transportation services. Additionally, mobility-as-a-service planning will evaluate transit modes to most effectively connect transportation-challenged populations, including low-income and elderly populations, with regional employment and health care services. By investigating a robust list of options, not only is the City of Porterville making a conscious effort to promote a healthy environment, but it is working to ensure that our most vulnerable neighbors are supported. I thank Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao for her thoughtful consideration and ultimate approval of this grant award which I trust will have a positive impact on our community. I am also grateful for Mayor Martha Flores' leadership on this issue. "On behalf of the City of Porterville, we are grateful for the generous financial award received from Secretary Chao and the tremendous support demonstrated by Congressman McCarthy for the opportunity to bring innovative, clean, and safe mobility options to our community.We look forward to working with CalStart, a national non-profit, in improving access to job opportunities and health care services that our residents need and will support." -Porterville Mayor Martha A.Flores Background As a part of the planning process, the City of Porterville … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://cook.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-paul-cook-receives-award-from-the-marine-corps-reserve-association Rep. Paul Cook Receives Award from the Marine Corps Reserve Association 2020-10-06 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate CA Paul Cook C001094 cook.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON The Marine Corps Reserve Association presented Rep. Paul Cook (R-Apple Valley) with the Association's highest honor, the Non-Sibi, Sed Patriae (Not for Self, But for Country). In the 60 years the award has been presented, only a handful of people have received it. Rep. Cook, a Lifetime Member of the Marine Corps Reserve Association, began his service to our country in 1966, swearing allegiance to defend this country against all enemies and becoming a Second Lieutenant of the United States Marine Corps. For his service in Vietnam, Cook received two Purple Hearts, Combat Action Ribbons, and a Bronze Star with a "V" for gallantry. He served in the Marine Corps for 26 years, retiring as a Colonel in 1992. Rep. Cook said, I want to thank Colonel Hopper and the Marine Corps Reserve Association for honoring me with this important award. I'm deeply humbled by this occasion, and it's been the privilege of a lifetime to have had the opportunity to continue serving our military during my time in Congress. For 244 years, the Marines have been protecting America at home and abroad. I know that 244 years from now, the Marines will still be making a difference in the world. In presenting the award to Rep. Cook, Colonel Ken Hopper (Ret.), National President of the Marine Corps Reserve Association, said, The criteria for this award is simple; an individual must show a consistent devotion to the interests of the National Defense, the Marine Corps, and the Marine Corps Reserve. Only those military and civilian leaders who have demonstrated these qualities will receive this award. Paul has given 54 years to public service, with 34 of those years at the federal level. It is my distinct honor and privilege to present the Non-Sibi, Sed Patriae award to Marine Corps Reserve Association Lifetime Member, Congressman Paul Cook." A member of the House Armed Services and Natural Resources Committees, Cook has represented California's Eight Congressional District since 2013. Cook will retire from Congress at the end of 2020. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://cook.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-paul-cook-names-new-chief-of-staff-deputy-chief-of-staff-and Rep. Paul Cook Names New Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, and District Director 2020-10-02 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate CA Paul Cook C001094 cook.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Rep. Paul Cook (R- Apple Valley) named Tim Itnyre as his new Chief of Staff, following the departure of John Sobel, his longtime Chief of Staff. Sobel is departing Cook's office after nearly eight years as Chief of Staff to move to the private sector. Itnyre has been a part of Rep. Cook's congressional staff for nearly eight years, including almost six years as Legislative Director and, more recently, 20 months as District Director. Itnyre said, I'm excited to take on this new role in Rep. Cook's office. Even though the Congressman is in the final months of his term, there is still a lot of work to be done. COVID Relief, the annual military funding bill, and other critical local priorities need to be addressed, and I look forward to working to help Rep. Cook close out his service in Congress on a strong note. Cook said, I want to thank John for over thirteen years of public service, first in the California State Assembly and later in Congress. He built strong teams that have been invaluable to our victories and accomplishments through the years. I wish him all the best. Cook continued, Tim has worked in my Congressional Office for nearly eight years now and has experience running both my legislative program in DC and my district office. He's lived in the Eighth District for most of his life and knows the issues that are important to my constituents. I'm confident he brings the experience and knowledge necessary to fill this key role on my team. Additionally, Kellie Hartl has been promoted to Deputy Chief of Staff and Dakota Higgins has been promoted to District Director. These staffing changes will take effect on Monday, October 5. A member of the House Natural Resources and Armed Services Committees, Cook served as an infantry officer and retired after 26 years as a Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps. During his time in combat, he was awarded the Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/thank-you-to-our-firefighters Thank You to Our Firefighters 2020-10-02 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy As we continue to combat historic wildfires across our state, including in the Sequoia National Forest in Tulare County, I am grateful to the federal, state, and local firefighters and first responders who are working around the clock to protect all Californians. Most recently, I was pleased the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded the Kern County Fire Department (KCFD) nearly $2.9 million (over $2.6 million in federal dollars, matched by roughly $300,000 by KCFD) to replace their nearly 20 year-old personal breathing equipment with state-of-the-art, self-contained breathing apparatus to enhance firefighter response. KCFD estimates this new equipment will lead to an increase in oxygen supply from 30 to 45 minutes.To that end, I sent Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf aletterin support of KCFD's grant application earlier this year because it is crucial that themen and women fighting fires have advanced equipment to best protect themselves from the flames and smoke. Congressman Kevin McCarthy meets with members of the Kern County Fire Department and Bakersfield Fire Department in his Washington, D.C. office in March of 2020. Additionally, Congress provided $100 million in funding through the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which I supported, to help fire departments across the nation purchase personal protective equipment and other necessary supplies to protect their employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.The Kern County Fire Departmentreceived nearly $275,000 of these funds to help keep our local firefighters healthy so that they can continue to protect their fellow Californianswhen fighting wildfires. In September, FEMA awarded Tulare County a Fire Management Assistance Grant or FMAG,which I support, for the SQF Fire Complex.With this award, many costs associated with fighting the SQF Fire Complex in the Sequoia National Forest will now be 75% covered by federal funds.This removes a major financial burden for Tulare County, and will ultimately help to ensure they have… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/speeches/hres-1153-irwin-county-detention-facility H.Res. 1153 Irwin County Detention Facility 2020-10-02 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate CA Tom McClintock M001177 mcclintock.house.gov     legacy House floor remarks by Congressman McClintock: H.Res. 1153 Irwin County Detention Facility October 2, 2020 My Chief of Staff is a former Naval Captain who commanded the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Constellation in the 1990's. I once asked him what was the most important thing he learned during his distinguished naval career. He said, The first reports are ALWAYS wrong. That's why I would urge my friends on the other side of the aisle to take a step back and await investigations that are now underway to determine what actually happened at the Irwin County Detention Center, lest they appear in retrospect to have behaved, well, foolishly. This resolution affirms allegations that women detained by ICE for the crime of illegally crossing the border, underwent unwanted, unnecessary medical procedures, including full or partial hysterectomies and other procedures involving their reproductive organs, performed without their knowledge or consent. IF that is true, it is appalling and those responsible should be held accountable. Acting ICE Director Tony Pham said precisely that on September 18th: The recent allegations by the independent contracted employee raise some very serious concerns that deserve to be investigated quickly and thoroughly. ICE welcomes the efforts of both the Office of Inspector General as well as the Department of Homeland Security's parallel review. As a former prosecutor, individuals found to have violated our policies and procedures should be held accountable. If there is any truth to these allegations, it is my commitment to make the corrections necessary to ensure we continue to prioritize the health, welfare and safety of ICE detainees. Of course, this resolution makes no acknowledgement of Mr. Pham's statement or of the investigations that are now underway. The reality is, at this point, we do not have all the facts. We know that the complaint by the group Project South, which instigated the allegations, did not contain testimony from a single woman who had a hysterectomy while detained at the … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/speeches/resolution-condemning-qanon Resolution Condemning QAnon 2020-10-02 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate CA Tom McClintock M001177 mcclintock.house.gov     legacy Remarks by Congressman McClintock on Resolution Condemning QAnon: Resolution Condemning QAnon October 2, 2020 I rise in strong support of this resolution, which condemns an extremist group known as QAnon. I must admit that I had only recently heard of this group but didn't know any details of their beliefs or tactics until this resolution was brought to us today. From what I have read, they are a delusional group that began with an Internet post in 2017 and hold the bizarre belief that the federal government is infested with Satanic pedophiles who are busy running a global child sex-trafficking ring when they are not plotting against President Trump. I'm tempted to say, You can't make this stuff up, but obviously somebody did make this up, and given the reach of the Internet, it is apparently being taken seriously by some extremists who are turning to violence. Lest it get out of hand, it is appropriate for the House speak with one voice on behalf of all our communities across this great nation in condemnation of QAnon and its conspiracy theories. It should be clear to every man and woman of goodwill in this country that this group seeks only to further roil our society and divide our citizens along lines of race, religion and politics. Even in this highly polarized political climate we can all agree on this. Let me ask us all to do so without attempting to smear any party or candidate with the ravings from this, the lunatic fringe of our society. That term lunatic fringe -- was popularized by Theodore Roosevelt. He wrote in his autobiography: Then, among the wise and high-minded people who in self-respecting and genuine fashion strive earnestly for peace, there are the foolish fanatics always to be found in such a movement and always discrediting itthe men who form the lunatic fringe in all reform movements." We have seen that borne out in the turbulent period of history we now occupy, and how we deal with it will determine whether we can calm the political waters and restore peace and tranquility to our cit… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-bill-supporting-klamath-water-users House Passes Bill Supporting Klamath Water Users 2020-10-01 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Washington, DC) Congressman Doug LaMalfa issued the following statement after the House passed S.3758, which would make technical corrections the 2018 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) to allow the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to use as much as $10 million annually to respond to severe drought conditions in the Klamath Basin. Specifically, this bill gives the Secretary of Interior more precise authority to use these funds and lays out specific examples of appropriate programs the funds can be spent on. LaMalfa said: The 2020 water year has been the second worst on record for Klamath Basin farmers and water users. Secretary Bernhardt and Commissioner Burman worked around the clock to reverse the water shutoffs that threatened the economy of the Klamath Basin, and vulnerable duck populations in the Klamath National Wildlife Refuge. This legislation will give the Secretary and Commissioner flexibility to better respond to water crises in the Basin during drought years, by authorizing them to use up to $10 million dollars annually for conservation and water efficiency measures. After working on drafting the House version of this bill, I'm proud to see this bill pass, knowing it will bring relief to Klamath Project water users in the future. I look forward to the President signing it into law. The Klamath Basin has been mired in some of the most complex issues of water in the west. Good intentions of past funding to help the Klamath Irrigation Project through the shortages of water fell victim to red tape, said Scott Seus, Owner of Seus Family Farms in the Klamath Basin. This bill will give the needed clarification and direction to Interior to be able to use the money as was intended in the original bill. We appreciate Congressman LaMalfa and his colleagues addressing this issue and clearing the way for this important tool to be implemented in the Klamath Basin without delay. We are extremely grateful to Representative LaMalfa and the work and leadership in getting this bill to the floor of the House of Represent… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lamalfa-opposes-pelosi-s-second-partisan-wish-list LaMalfa Opposes Pelosis Second Partisan Wish List 2020-10-01 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Washington, DC) Congressman Doug LaMalfa issues the following statement after voting against H.R. 925, Speaker Pelosi's second partisan coronavirus package this year. This bill is estimated to cost the American taxpayer $2.4 trillion and was drafted behind closed doors without Republican input. LaMalfa said:At a time when Main Street is shuttered, children are deprived from attending school, and local governments are still stretching their budgets to the max, Speaker Pelosi is unwilling to negotiate a commonsense compromise to benefit the American people. Republicans have been trying to reach an agreement with the Speaker for many weeks. Instead, the Speaker chose to pass a wish list of far-left priorities -- another messaging stunt intended to prop-up the vulnerable members of her party headed into Election Day. Trillions of dollars in new spending will not only stop the economic progress we've made in the last few months, but also be used to fund dangerous programs, like letting felons out of prison, providing stimulus checks to illegal immigrants, defunding police, and federalizing the electoral process. In reality, this bill as is will never become law, and more importantly, will not provide the help Americans are asking for. Provisions in H.R. 925 include: Defunding the police by removing $600 million from the original Heroes Act intended for the COPS Hiring program and state and local law enforcement assistance. Allowing illegal immigrants to receive direct stimulus payments because the bill does not require social security number verification. Removing safeguards in the Paycheck Protection Program that would prevent taxpayer money from bailing out Planned Parenthood. Mandating a blanket release for certain covered federal prisoners and alleged criminals, while imposing a high burden for the government to prove they present a risk of harm to society upon release. Federalizing elections, with only five weeks to election day, by including stringent, impossible to achieve mandates on how states must ru… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://cook.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-paul-cook-announces-us-transportation-emergency-relief-funding Rep. Paul Cook Announces U.S. Transportation Emergency Relief Funding 2020-09-30 2020 2020-09 Republican Senate CA Paul Cook C001094 cook.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Rep. Paul Cook (R-Apple Valley) announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a $551,326 Emergency Relief (ER) Grant to help rebuild and repair roads and highways that were damaged as a result of the July 2019 earthquakes near Trona and Ridgecrest. The U.S. Department of Transportation's ER program, administered by the Federal Highway Administration, reimburses states, territories, federal land management agencies, and tribal governments for eligible expenses associated with the reconstruction or replacement of damaged transportation infrastructure from natural disasters or other emergency situations. The grant for earthquake related infrastructure repairs is part of a larger package of $64 million for California to help make repairs to roads and bridges damaged by fires, floods, and other natural disasters. Rep. Cook said, I'm pleased that the administration is providing this critical funding to help rebuild our damaged infrastructure. Last year's earthquakes took a great toll on Trona, damaging roads and other transportation infrastructure that residents depend on for daily travel. I thank Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and the administration for their efforts to help our communities recover. A member of the House Natural Resources and Armed Services Committees, Cook served as an infantry officer and retired after 26 years as a Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps. During his time in combat, he was awarded the Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lamalfa-signs-petition-to-bring-additional-relief-to-small-businesses LaMalfa Signs Petition to Bring Additional Relief to Small Businesses 2020-09-30 2020 2020-09 Republican Senate CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Washington, DC) Congressman Doug LaMalfa issued the following statement after signing a discharge petition, which would require the House to immediately take up H.R. 8265, a bill that would distribute the remaining approximately $135 billion in current Paycheck Protection Program reserves that are sitting unused after the program expired on August 8th. Businesses would be able to receive a second PPP loan if they can demonstrate a revenue reduction. Additionally, it adds more flexibility in how PPP dollars can be spent while still being eligible for loan forgiveness. A discharge petition is a legislative procedure to bring a bill directly to the Floor for a vote when signed by 218 Members of the House. LaMalfa said: The Paycheck Protection Program saved approximately 51 million jobs across the country, 12 million of which were in rural areas. There is still approximately $135 billion in loans that could be disbursed to help Northern California small businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic and an active wildfire season, yet Speaker Pelosi has stalled for weeks to bring additional small business relief to the Floor. As more businesses close their doors for good each day, now is not the time to play politics with money that was already allocated on their behalf. A group of my colleagues and I used the discharge petition procedure to take matters into our own hands and attempt to bring forward a bill which provides support to struggling small businesses by reviving the tested and effective Paycheck Protection Program. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/mccarthy-celebrates-start-of-construction-to-enlarge-success-reservoir McCarthy Celebrates Start of Construction to Enlarge Success Reservoir 2020-09-29 2020 2020-09 Republican Senate CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy Today, Congressman Kevin McCarthy applauded the groundbreaking of the Success Reservoir Enlargement Project, a project over 15 years in the making: The groundbreaking of the Success Reservoir Enlargement Project marks the beginning of the final step in thiscritical infrastructure project that started over 15 years ago.Once completed, the raised spillway at Schafer Dam will increase flood protection for Porterville and a vast stretch of prime farmland below the reservoir.Gone will be the days of having to sandbag the current spillway to prevent flooding following storm events.Over the past decade, frequent drought has taught Californians the importance of water storage,and the raised spillway will increase storage at Success Reservoir by an estimated 28,000 acre-feet, providing our community access to more water. It took a long time to get to this point, and I want to thank Mr. Richard Schafer and other local advocates for their steadfast dedication to keeping this project a priority for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over the years.I also want to commend the Army Corps, who despite facing many project-related obstacles, made this groundbreaking a reality. As this project advances through the construction phase, I look forward to continuing to work with local community leaders and Army Corps officials to bring the Success Reservoir Enlargement Project to a successful and expeditious completion. Local community leaders issued the below statements: The SREP will provide critical storage capacity in Lake Success behind the R.L. Schafer Dam. The nearly 25% higher capacity will help prevent flooding in those years when inflow is unusually high and allow us to use that water to extend irrigation and groundwater recharge flows. We are approaching a time during the implementation of SGMA when every drop of water that falls in our water shed will need to be stored and used to offset losses in the groundwater supplies we have relied upon for years. After all the hard work by so many for the past 15 yea… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lamalfa-announces-grant-for-road-repair-in-shasta-county LaMalfa Announces Grant for Road Repair in Shasta County 2020-09-28 2020 2020-09 Republican Senate CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Shasta County, CA) Congressman Doug LaMalfa issued the following statement after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a $1,042,993.50 grant to Shasta County to repair Cove Road following the severe winter storms of 2017. LaMalfa said: Following the winter storms in 2017, several roads in our region were damaged or destroyed. Thank you to FEMA for granting these needed funds to repair Cove Road in eastern Shasta County. As a member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, repairing our roads continues to be a top priority of mine. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lamalfa-energy-bill-does-not-prioritize-rural-america LaMalfa: Energy Bill Does Not Prioritize Rural America 2020-09-24 2020 2020-09 Republican Senate CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Washington, DC) Congressman Doug LaMalfa issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 4447, the Democrats' Partisan Energy Takeover Bill. H.R. 4447 promotes far left energy policies that will cost American taxpayers more than $135 billion dollars. LaMalfa said: This legislation is another attempt by Democrats to force expensive, unreliable, and unrealistic Green New Deal' priorities on the American people. This bill also completely disregards the needs of rural America, prioritizing billions in funding to large cities. California is again facing expected power shut-offs because of the policies found in this legislation. Forcing the rest of the country to adopt the failure of California's energy policy is wrong. Additionally, by effectively forcing a phase-out of hydropower, thousands of Northern Californians are put at risk to lose their clean, reliable energy source. This legislation is the House Majority's absurd attempt at pandering to urban environmentalists, and does not contain real solutions for rural Americans, like encouraging the use of hydropower, investing in biomass power development that will help reduce wildfire risks, and increasing water storage. Specifically, H.R. 4447 includes the following provisions: $36 billion for electric vehicle (EV) related programs, including federal-fleet mandates requiring at least half of all light-duty vehicles to be zero emission or hybrid by 2025 $650 million for areas to convert to electric school busses and EV infrastructure $17.5 billion for city-oriented conservation block programs $20 billion to establish a federal green bank to subsidize green energy projects Effectively bans new pipeline projects Discourages new investment in hydropower ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/two-mccarthy-veterans-bills-pass-the-house Two McCarthy Veterans Bills Pass the House 2020-09-23 2020 2020-09 Republican Senate CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy Today, H.R. 7105, the DELIVER Act, passed the House of Representatives and included two bills, the VET TEC Expansion Act and the Reducing Veterans Homelessness Act of 2020, that Congressman Kevin McCarthy introduced this Congress to help ensure that veterans receive a variety of resources, including education and housing, to help them in their transition to civilian life. Not only do our veterans deserve the utmost respect, but they have also earned benefitsthat recognize their valiant service and sacrifice, said McCarthy. That is why I was proud to introduce the VET TEC Expansion Act and the Reducing Veterans Homelessness Act of 2020 to help address some of the gaps in veteran support. Due to our ever-changing workforce, the VET TEC Expansion Act builds upon the original VET TEC law I previously authored by expanding eligibility requirements for our nation's heroes to access non-traditional educational courses, like technology-focused classes. This will help our veterans meet the demands of an evolving labor market and ensure they are prepared for the changes of tomorrow. The Reducing Veterans Homelessness Act of 2020 will provide our homeless veterans with improved access to housing vouchers and supportive services to ensure that in their time of distress, they have safe and affordable housing, McCarthy continued. These initiatives will have a meaningful impact on the lives of our nation's veterans, and I am pleased that these reforms passed the House.Our veterans have selflessly served their country, and with these bills, we can bolster our efforts to continue to support them once they leave the service. My friend, Leader McCarthy, has always recognized America's servicemembers as the tremendous civic assets that they are and understood the critical need to give them a helping hand when they hang up their uniforms for the final time. I was proud to vote for the DELIVER Act today, which includes provisions he authored to connect homeless veterans with safe, stable housing and support veterans pursu… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lamalfa-newsom-s-electric-vehicle-order-is-lunacy LaMalfa: Newsoms Electric Vehicle Order is Lunacy 2020-09-23 2020 2020-09 Republican Senate CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Sacramento, CA) Congressman Doug LaMalfa issued the following statement after California Governor Newsom issued an Executive Order that will ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles sold in the state by 2035 in favor of zero-emissions electric vehicles (EV). LaMalfa said: This Executive Order is not just an extreme case of executive overreach it is just plain lunacy. Just two weeks ago, the state could not even keep the lights on, largely due to Democrat policies that have weakened our energy grids across the board. Our state simply does not have the grid capacity to charge the vehicles of millions of Californians. Should a PSPS occur during wildfire season and your EV is not charged, you may not be able to leave your home. This is an extreme public safety concern. While the vehicles themselves may be zero-emissions,' the actual process of creating their batteries is not. Mining rare earth minerals must increase exponentially to support the manufacturing of the millions of electric car batteries and electronics necessary to meet the Governor's demands. Lithium car batteries also only have a lifespan of 10-15 years. If not recycled correctly, the pollution in landfills from lithium batteries could be toxic or even cause explosions. The challenges to mining, manufacturing, and disposing of these batteries makes electric vehicles even more difficult to justify. Driving an electric vehicle will not save us from future wildfires nor will it save us any money. The Governor is once again using wildfire season as an excuse to peddle his climate change agenda and appeal to extreme environmentalists. It's clear that he is more concerned with radical proposals than the health and safety of my constituents. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/speeches/our-forests-tragedy Our Forests Tragedy 2020-09-23 2020 2020-09 Republican Senate CA Tom McClintock M001177 mcclintock.house.gov     legacy Our Forests Tragedy September 23, 2020 Mr. Speaker: Last week, President Trump came to California to be briefed on the horrific fires now raging in California. Instead, he got a lecture from Governor Newsom and his staff on climate change. If Gavin Newsom actually believes that if we would all just ride our bikes to work and set our thermostats to 80 degrees, that these wildfires will go away, then he is completely delusional. Excess timber comes out of the forest in only two ways it is either carried out or it burns out. For most of the 20th Century, we carried it out. It's called logging. Every year, US Forest Service foresters would mark off excess timber and then we auctioned it off to lumber companies who PAID US to remove it, funding both local communities and the forest service. We auctioned grazing contracts on our grasslands. The result: healthy forests, fewer fires and a thriving economy. But beginning in the 1970's, we began imposing environmental laws that have made the management of our lands all but impossible. Draconian restrictions on logging, grazing, prescribed burns and herbicide use on public lands have made modern land management endlessly time consuming and ultimately cost prohibitive. A single tree thinning plan typically takes four years and more than 800 pages of analysis. The costs of this process exceed the value of timber turning land maintenance from a revenue-generating activity to a revenue-consuming one. Since 1980, these laws have produced an 80 percent decline in timber harvested out of the federal forests and a concomitant increase in acreage destroyed by fire. In California, the number of sawmills has declined from 149 to 27. These laws were passed with the promise they would improve the forests. After more than four decades, I think we are entitled to ask, how are the forests doing? An untended forest is just like an untended garden. It will grow and grow until it chokes itself to death. In a morbidly overcrowded state, stressed trees fall victim to disease, pe… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lamalfa-supports-bill-to-fund-government-through-december-11 LaMalfa Supports Bill to Fund Government Through December 11 2020-09-22 2020 2020-09 Republican Senate CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Washington, DC) Congressman Doug LaMalfa issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 8319, the Continuing Appropriations Act, which funds the government through December 11th, 2020. This Appropriations package includes $30 billion to reimburse the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), which provides funding for agriculture programs, along with an $8 billion extension of Pandemic-EBT program (P-EBT), which reimburses families for meals they typically rely on schools to provide for their children. LaMalfa said: Farmers and ranchers have had a difficult time during this pandemic, facing lower revenues and higher costs to produce America's food supply. Reimbursing the CCC in this spending package was imperative to ensure our agriculture economy could survive this pandemic. I'm also glad to see the government avoid a shutdown by keeping our government funded for the next several months. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lamalfa-urges-congressional-leadership-to-immediately-consider-forestry LaMalfa Urges Congressional Leadership to Immediately Consider Forestry Legislation 2020-09-22 2020 2020-09 Republican Senate CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Washington, DC) Congressman Doug LaMalfa issued the following statement after he, Senator Daines (R-MT), and other members of the Western Caucus sent a letter to congressional leadership urging for the immediate consideration of H.R. 7978, the Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act. H.R. 7978 would streamline forest management projects in the West, train a new generation of forestry professionals and firefighters, increase projects to clear California's 150 million dead and dying trees, incentivize biomass collection, expedite permitting for the installation of wildfire detection equipment, expand the use of satellite data to assist wildfire response, and expand existing grants to allow for the retrofitting homes and buildings with wildfire resilient materials. LaMalfa said: The West is on fire and our firefighting capabilities are overextended. There have been 26 fatalities and over 3.1 million acres burned in California just this year. This urgent situation is the product of neglected forests and decades of bad forestry policy. Senator Daines and I are urging congressional leadership to take up legislation that we are leading that will serve as a long-term solution to our forestry problem and prevent wildfires from ravaging the West in the future. This fire season is a prime example of how badly this legislation is needed, and leadership in the House and Senate need to consider it immediately. You can find a copy of the letter here or below. September 22, 2020 Dear Leader McConnell, Leader Schumer, Speaker Pelosi, and Leader McCarthy, This wildfire season is far from over and already wildland fires have ravaged over six million acres of land across the West costing lives and property, compromising our air and water quality, decimating wildlife habitat, and destroying otherwise productive timberland. Hundreds of thousands of families have been forced to flee their homes, proliferating the impacts of the current health and economic crisis we face. While Congress has enacted meaningful forestry provision… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lamalfa-usfs-commits-to-correcting-firefighting-contract-issues LaMalfa: USFS Commits to Correcting Firefighting Contract Issues 2020-09-22 2020 2020-09 Republican Senate CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Red Bluff, CA) Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) issued the following statement after the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) committed to correcting the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) contracting issues in USFS Region 5. The USFS uses the VIPR system to contract for all firefighting resources not associated with a fire department including water tenders and other heavy equipment. For the 2020 fire season, Region 5 failed to meet its contracting goals meaning there were insufficient resources to call upon when the number of fires exploded. After Congressman LaMalfa and local contractors met with U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary Jim Hubbard earlier this month to discuss contracting issues, direct action was taken by the Trump Administration to begin to correct the problem for firefighting contractors in California. LaMalfa said: After visiting many of the major fires across the North State this fall, one thing is clear, there was a significant lack of personnel and resources to quickly fight these fires. At the North Complex Fire in Quincy, I was told they had the amount of personnel and equipment that they would normally have on a 500-acre fire, but this fire was already over 17,000 acres. While firefighters were able to do some heroic structure protection, they didn't have the number of personnel and equipment they needed to aggressively fight the spread of the rest of the fire. Our region's failure to fill VIPR contracts this year has led to a severe lack of equipment and fire personnel. That failure made the wildfire destruction in California much worse. When my office and local contractors met with Secretary Hubbard and the Forest Service in Red Bluff, we expressed our concerns and frustrations with contracts going unfilled that left our communities vulnerable. Thanks to that meeting, Under Secretary Hubbard and the Forest Service are taking action to begin to remedy the VIPR contracting problems and issuing emergency contracts. The Trump Administration continues to be supportive of our firefi… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/vote-notes/hr-8337-spend-til-the-end-no-just-how-long-is-the-road-we-keep-kicking-this-can H.R. 8337 Spend til the End: NO. Just how long is the road we keep kicking this can down? 2020-09-22 2020 2020-09 Republican Senate CA Tom McClintock M001177 mcclintock.house.gov     legacy H.R. 8337 Spend til the End: NO. Just how long is the road we keep kicking this can down? This is another continuing resolution that extends federal spending until December 11, 2020, in order to get past the election. It's a good bet we'll see another one to get past the inauguration. And then to get past summer recess. What's not a good bet is that this Congress will deal with the horrendous deficit it has created by ignoring its budget responsibilities. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lamalfa-announces-grant-to-help-begin-process-of-rebuilding-honey-run LaMalfa Announces Grant to Help Begin Process of Rebuilding Honey Run Covered Bridge 2020-09-21 2020 2020-09 Republican Senate CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Chico, CA) Congressman Doug LaMalfa issued the following statement after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a $3,441,268.50 grant to Butte County for an alternate project and to facilitate the deed transfer of the Honey Run Covered Bridge, per Board of Supervisors approval, to the Honey Run Covered Bridge Association (HRCBA). This deed transfer will allow HRCBA to use private funds to rebuild the bridge following its destruction in the 2018 Camp Fire. LaMalfa said: Until it was destroyed in the Camp Fire, the Honey Run Covered Bridge was one of a handful of covered bridges of its kind in the United States. With this money from FEMA, Butte County will be able to fund an alternate project and facilitate a legal transfer of the deed to the site of the old Honey Run Bridge from County ownership to the HRCBA. This allows the Association to use private funds they collected to fund the reconstruction of the original bridge. Thank you to FEMA for these much-needed funds that willhelp facilitate a process to bring back this iconic Butte County landmark. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lamalfa-announces-grants-supporting-local-law-enforcement LaMalfa Announces Grants Supporting Local Law Enforcement 2020-09-21 2020 2020-09 Republican Senate CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Washington, DC) Congressman Doug LaMalfa issued the following statement after several cities and counties received grants through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. The funding can be used to support activities to prevent and control crime through law enforcement, drug prevention and education, community corrections, drug treatment and enforcement, and mental health programs. The grant awards are as follows: $16,869 for Placer County $32,686 for Shasta County $10,387 for City of Red Bluff $42,816 for City of Redding $42,666 for City of Chico LaMalfa said: Local law enforcement works diligently daily to ensure public safety. They are the thin blue line that protects our society from violence, chaos, and mob rule. With local budgets spread thin this year, these timely federal grants will help them on their mission of keeping the peace within Northern California. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/vote-notes/hr-2694-pregnant-with-litigation-no H.R. 2694 Pregnant With Litigation: No. 2020-09-17 2020 2020-09 Republican Senate CA Tom McClintock M001177 mcclintock.house.gov     legacy H.R. 2694 Pregnant With Litigation: No. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 already prohibits discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition. This bill adds an undefined mandate for reasonable accommodation which opens a pandora's box of litigation. Large corporations might bear this burden, small employers could find it devastating. Ironically, the unintended effect could result in employers avoiding the potential liability when making hiring decisions. It also cedes law-making authority to the EqualEmployment Opportunity Commission to carry out this act meaning the EEOC would make law, enforce the law, adjudicate the law and profit from fines imposed under the law something the Founders sought to avoid by separating legislative, executive and judicial powers. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z

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