home / press

Menu
  • Search all tables

Press releases

One row per release. Full-text search runs over title + body text.

Data license: MIT · Data source: dwillis/congress-press

url
Link to the original release on the member's official site
text
Extracted body text (may be empty if the page could not be fetched)
has_text
1 if body text was successfully extracted
date_source
How the publication date was determined
bioguide_id
Bioguide ID of the member

716 rows where party = "Republican", state = "CA" and year = 2018 sorted by date descending

✎ View and edit SQL

This data as json, CSV (advanced)

year 1

  • 2018 · 716 ✖

state 1

  • CA · 716 ✖

party 1

  • Republican · 716 ✖

chamber 1

  • House 716
url title date ▲ year month party chamber state member_name bioguide_id domain scraper source date_source text has_text collected_at updated_at
http://royce.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398781 Reps. Royce, Velzquez Spearhead Bipartisan Bill to Rein in GSE Lobbying Efforts 2018-12-21 2018 2018-12 Republican House CA Edward Royce R000487 royce.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. This week, Representatives Ed Royce (R-CA) and Nydia Velzquez (D-NY) introduced the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Lobbying Regulation Act, H.R. 7382, bipartisan legislation aimed at limiting the two government-sponsored entities (GSE) in conservatorship from engaging in any type of lobbying activity. Following introduction of the bill, Representatives Royce and Velzquez released the following statements: If American taxpayers continue to be on the hook for Fannie and Freddie, then Congress should decide the future of these GSE's, not inside influencers, said Rep. Royce. History has shown that Fannie and Freddie's outsized political influence had a hand in creating the housing crisis. We should learn from the mistakes of the past. It has been ten years since Congress placed Fannie and Freddie into conservatorship.I've grown increasingly concerned to hear that senior Fannie and Freddie officials are potentially trying to influence the future direction of the agencies, said Rep. Velzquez.I'm proud to join with Rep. Royce to cosponsor this legislation that would clearly and statutorily put an end to this practice. Congress, and Congress alone, should be determining what happens with Fannie and Freddie. Additional:The full text ofthe Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Lobbying Regulation Act can be found HERE. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://royce.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398783 Rep. Royce Bill Honoring Chinese American WWII Veterans Signed Into Law 2018-12-21 2018 2018-12 Republican House CA Edward Royce R000487 royce.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. This week, President Trump signed into law bipartisan legislation introduced by Representative Ed Royce (R-CA)theChinese American World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act, recognizing the dedicated service of Chinese American veterans of World War II and collectively awards them the Congressional Gold Medal. The bill now heads to the President's desk.The United States remains forever indebted to the bravery and sacrifice that the Chinese American veterans of World War II displayed. From the Flying Tigers, to their service in the Pacific and across Europethese heroes answered the call of duty when our nation needed them the most and are worthy of recognition. To these brave veterans of World War II, thank you for your sacrifice. We are a grateful nation, and we honor your service by working to build a better world. Background: By the start of World War II, more than 100,000 Chinese Americans had made a life for themselves in the U.S. Chinese Americans faced major challenges, including discrimination, due to laws such as the Chinese Exclusion Act, which limited the size of their population and their ability to build thriving communities. Nevertheless, almost 20,000 of these brave men and women served in the armed forces in every theater of battle and every branch of service, earning citations for their heroism and honorable service. To recognize the dedicated service of Chinese American veterans of World War II, Rep. Royce introduced with Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) the Chinese American World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act in May of 2017. This legislation would collectively award our brave Chinese American World War II veterans the Congressional Gold Medalthe highest honor that Congress can bestow. Companion legislation (S.1050) was introduced by U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and unanimously passed in the Senate on September 14, 2018. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://calvert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-calvert-statement-secretary-defense-james-mattis Rep. Calvert Statement on Secretary of Defense James Mattis 2018-12-21 2018 2018-12 Republican House CA Ken Calvert C000059 calvert.house.gov calvert https://calvert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement regarding Secretary of Defense James Mattis: "Secretary of Defense James Mattis is a patriot who has dedicated his life to serving our great nation. Like all Americans, I am forever grateful for the many sacrifices and selfless actions throughout his military and civilian service. On the battlefield, Secretary Mattis has few peers. Simply put, he will go down in history as one of the finest American generals of all time. Secretary Mattis possesses an unrivaled ability to inspire those under his command. He also has a clear-eyed view on what motivates our adversaries and what is required to defeat them. Throughout his distinguished career spanning multiple administrations, Secretary Mattis presented his superiors with frank and honest counsel – even if it was a point of view they didn't want to hear. That's exactly the type of leadership and integrity we need to keep our nation safe." ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:11:43Z
https://hunter.house.gov/merry-christmas-congressman-duncan-hunter Merry Christmas from Congressman Duncan Hunter 2018-12-21 2018 2018-12 Republican House CA Duncan Hunter H001048 hunter.house.gov     legacy As we approach the final days of 2018 and the close of the 115th Congress, it's important to reflect on the year we've had. There's no question that as Californians and Americans we've faced significant challenges and successes this year. I look forward to continuing the work of strengthening our national security and expanding economic opportunity when Congress returns in January. Once again, I am grateful to the people of California's 50th District for the responsibility you've entrusted in me to serve the people and State I love so dearly. I thank you for always speaking your mind and making your voices heard. Building the Wall Earlier this year, I was pleased to join the President in his tour of San Diego's board walland show him first hand the security that strong border infrastructure can bring. Last month, I wrote a letter to President Trump offering a solution for completing a large portion of the border wall. Specifically, I called on President Trump to utilize the construction assets of the U.S. Army and engineering units to move the appropriate equipment and personnel to border bases as well as build a road along the southern border while supporting the Border Patrol and providing additional resources along the border. These actions will protect our homeland while, at the same time, reinforce the President's commitment to uphold federal immigration law and his efforts to invest in the necessary infrastructure to make our entire border secure. In addition, I support President Trump's position of requiring any spending bill passed by Congress to contain funds to increase our border securityparticularly for building the border wall. This week, I joined my Republican colleagues in the House to pass legislation to keep that promise. This is good news. While funding negotiations continue, I will remain a strong advocate for a secure border. Coast Guard Authorization Act Earlier this month, S. 140, the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act, that I authored and introduced was signed into law by Presid… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-mccarthy-on-funding-the-government Congressman McCarthy on Funding the Government 2018-12-20 2018 2018-12 Republican House CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy Congressman McCarthy released the following statement on funding the government: Tonight the House passed a Continuing Resolution to keep the government open, secure our borders, and provide relief to communities harmed by natural disasters. Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats now have to decide whether it is worth shutting down the government to keep us from securing our border. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lamalfa-votes-against-first-step-act LaMalfa Votes Against First Step Act 2018-12-20 2018 2018-12 Republican House CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Washington, DC) Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) issued the following statement after voting against S.756, the First Step Act. LaMalfa said: While I fully support increasing access to rehabilitation opportunities to incarcerated inmates in the federal prison system, I have concerns that the reform sentencing laws in this bill may compromise the safety of our communities. Criminals convicted of violent crimes would have the opportunity to achieve low risk' status and become eligible for early release. California already has similar laws in place Propositions 47 and 57 which have hamstrung law enforcement and caused a significant uptick in crime. Without amendments to address these and other concerns, I could not support this legislation. Congressman Doug LaMalfa is a lifelong farmer representing California's First Congressional District, including Butte, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou and Tehama Counties. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://calvert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-calvert-announces-military-academy-nominations-4 Rep. Calvert Announces Military Academy Nominations 2018-12-18 2018 2018-12 Republican House CA Ken Calvert C000059 calvert.house.gov calvert https://calvert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) announced the students from the 42nd Congressional District that he has nominated to attend the U.S. Service Academies. As a Member of Congress, Rep. Calvert has the privilege of nominating a select group of highly qualified young men and women from the 42nd District for an appointment to one or more U.S. Service Academies—Air Force, Naval, Military and Merchant Marine. Congressman Calvert's Academy Nominations Selection Committee evaluated candidates from the 42nd Congressional District, who were seeking a nomination to one or more of our nation's military service academies. Thirty five candidates were selected to receive Congressman Calvert's nomination. They are as follows: U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY: Andres Barrera, Chaparral High School Joseph Delaney, Centennial High School Brandon Fuentes, Elsinore High School Jacob Galindo, Temescal Canyon High School Evaline Jun, Santiago High School Blake Murray, Norco High School Kaitlin Nethercutt, Murrieta High School Madison Orchard, Norco High School Shaine Sargis, Murrieta Valley High School Maverick Villon, Chaparral High School U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY: Karl Adriano, Great Oaks High School Madison Arias, San Diego High School Andres Barrera, Chaparral High School Michael Bronder, Ernest J. High School Talib Bryant, Eleanor Roosevelt High School Clayton Castro, Murrieta Valley High School Natalia Catena, Chaparral High School Reese Clifford, Santiago High School Justin Diamond, Santiago High School Mason Dowell, California Baptist University Seth Grundmeyer, Norco High School Evan Hall, Chaparral High School Ricardo Herzog-Balderas, Northwestern Prep-School Enrique Izquierdo, Elsinore High School Luke Pae, Santiago High School James Romero, Vista Murrieta High School Nathaniel Tinh, Chaparral High School Eli Williams, United States Naval Academy Preparatory School U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST POINT: Antonio Amador, Chaparral High School Mason Dowell, California Baptist University Michael Eskola, Hil… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:11:43Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-mccarthy-on-the-obamacare-ruling Congressman McCarthy on the Obamacare Ruling 2018-12-15 2018 2018-12 Republican House CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy Congressman McCarthy released the following statement on the Obamacare ruling by a U.S. District Court in Texas: "Obamacare is a broken law. Americans have lost their doctors and seen premiums skyrocket. Yesterday's court decision also underscores what we have believed it is an unconstitutional law. House Republicans acted earlier this Congress to establish a healthcare system that puts patients first. This will offer more choice, reduce costs, and put our country's healthcare system on a sustainable path. But Democrats didn't lift a finger to fix this problem putting politics over people. That is not leadership and certainly not what the American people expect from their government. In fact, that is exactly what drove nearly four dozen Democrat freshman to write to their leadership and advocate for an agenda of legislating. President Trump has made clear he wants a solution and I am committed to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to make sure America's healthcare system works for all Americans." 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://royce.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398775 Rep. Royce Bill Honoring Chinese American WWII Veterans Heads to President's Desk 2018-12-13 2018 2018-12 Republican House CA Edward Royce R000487 royce.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. This week the House unanimously passed bipartisan legislation introduced by Representative Ed Royce (R-CA)theChinese American World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act, recognizing the dedicated service of Chinese American veterans of World War II and collectively awards them the Congressional Gold Medal. The bill now heads to the President's desk. The United States remains forever indebted to the bravery and sacrifice that the Chinese American veterans of World War II displayed. From the Flying Tigers, to their service in the Pacific and across Europethese heroes answered the call of duty when our nation needed them the most and are worthy of recognition. To these brave veterans of World War II, thank you for your sacrifice. We are a grateful nation, and we honor your service by working to build a better world. Background: By the start of World War II, more than 100,000 Chinese Americans had made a life for themselves in the U.S. Chinese Americans faced major challenges, including discrimination, due to laws such as the Chinese Exclusion Act, which limited the size of their population and their ability to build thriving communities. Nevertheless, almost 20,000 of these brave men and women served in the armed forces in every theater of battle and every branch of service, earning citations for their heroism and honorable service. To recognize the dedicated service of Chinese American veterans of World War II, Rep. Royce introduced with Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) the Chinese American World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act in May of 2017. This legislation would collectively award our brave Chinese American World War II veterans the Congressional Gold Medalthe highest honor that Congress can bestow. Companion legislation (S.1050) was introduced by U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and unanimously passed in the Senate on September 14, 2018. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/usda-secretary-perdue-announces-rural-broadband-initiative USDA Secretary Perdue Announces Rural Broadband Initiative 2018-12-13 2018 2018-12 Republican House CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Washington, DC) Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) issued the following statement after United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue announced a new pilot program to offer up to $600 million in loans and grants to expand access to broadband connectivity in rural communities. LaMalfa said: Access to reliable broadband internet is something that many Americans take for granted, but in rural areas like Northern California, adequate connectivity can be sparse or even nonexistent. In my district, we have some counties that have no access to the minimum broadband standard of 25mbps download speed and 3mbps upload speed, as defined by the FCC. Adequate broadband access is absolutely critical for rural communities to thrive and prosper along with the rest of the developed world. Just as the federal government created initiatives to expand access to electricity at the turn of the twentieth century, the USDA is making a significant investment into a pilot program designed to do the same for broadband access today. I thank Secretary Perdue for his efforts to work with Congress and implement programs that will improve internet access in rural areas. Specifics of the program and its requirements, courtesy of the USDA, can be found here. From left to right: Rep. Robert Aderholt, Rep. Roger Marshall, Secretary Sonny Perdue, Rep. Drew Ferguson, Rep. Bruce Poliquin, and Rep. Doug LaMalfa. Congressman Doug LaMalfa is a lifelong farmer representing California's First Congressional District, including Butte, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou and Tehama Counties. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-mccarthy-on-the-passage-of-the-farm-bill Congressman McCarthy on the Passage of the Farm Bill 2018-12-12 2018 2018-12 Republican House CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy Congressman Kevin McCarthy released the following statement on the passage the Farm Bill: For most Americans, shopping for groceries, gas, and clothes is second nature. Thanks to technological advances and productivity gains, these errands have become more affordable and sustainable over time. But that progress doesn't just happen on its own. It is the result of tireless effort by our country's farmers, ranchers, and dairymen to feed, fuel, and clothe our fellow citizens and the world. The Farm Bill gives these communities the certainty they need to continue their vital work. It also takes critical steps to help California communities prevent and withstand natural disasters like wildfires by, among other things, expanding the ability of states, counties, and tribes to work with the federal government to clear dead trees and overgrown forests. Reforms like these ensure that this year's Farm Bill will have lasting impact on our state and country. As the representative of the most productive agricultural region in the country, this bill hits home. But you don't have to live in the Central Valley to appreciate how America's farmers, ranchers, and dairymen strengthen our communities and country every day. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://knight.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2408 Women in Aerospace Education Act signed into law 2018-12-12 2018 2018-12 Republican House CA Steve Knight K000387 knight.house.gov     legacy On Tuesday, December 11, 2018, President Trump signed into law H.R. 4254, the Women in Aerospace Education Act. This bill wasintroduced by Representative Steve Knight(R-CA) in November of 2017 andpassed the House of Representativein December of 2017.The Women in Aerospace Education Act is designed to engage girls at a young age to enter fields that have predominantly been male-dominated. Under existing law, Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship grants are used by universities to cover the cost of STEM-degree students who go on to teach in rural or lower-income school districts. This bill would encourage universities applying for Noyce grants to incorporate aerospace engineering working and learning experiences at the National Laboratories and NASA Centers into their teacher training experience. These teachers, once certified, will then enter classrooms with first-hand knowledge of the impact aerospace projects have on our lives and share that inspiration with their students. "I'm very happy that this bill has received bipartisan and near-unanimous support in both the House and the Senate,"said Rep. Knight"Some of our brightest and most talented minds can be found in our girls and young women, yet they still represent just a small minority in the aerospace and defense industries. By engaging them at a young age in the possibilities of space and aeronautics development, we can ignite a lifelong passion in these fields to help continue America's leadership in all things that fly. This will not only empower our local talent, but will also give a boost to our local industry and small businesses who will have a larger pool of talent to draw from" Representative Knight is a member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. He is also the Co-Founder and Co-Chair of theNASA Caucus. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lamalfa-supports-final-farm-bill-passage LaMalfa Supports Final Farm Bill Passage 2018-12-12 2018 2018-12 Republican House CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Washington, DC) Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) issued the following statement after the House agreed to the Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 2, the Agriculture Improvement Act also known as the Farm Bill. LaMalfa said: This Farm Bill is important for North State farmers, ranchers, and Ag producers who help feed and clothe the entire nation. The farm bill protects U.S. agricultural trade interests, makes significant improvements to rural broadband, and includes modest positive forestry reforms to help prevent catastrophic wildfires. The importance of this bipartisan legislation should not be understated all Americans stand to benefit from it in some meaningful way. California is one of the largest producers of agriculture commodities in the world, and it's our job in Congress to ensure our producers have the tools and protections in place to succeed, while working to protect and improve safety net programs for those in real need. Highlights of H.R. 2: Strengthens the safety net and provides more certainty and flexibility to America's farmers. Improves opportunities within conservation programs and shifts more resources into the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Preserves the administration's ability to strengthen SNAP work requirement waivers for able bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs). Improves program integrity and transparency within SNAP to reduce program abuses. Expands resources to improve broadband deployment to rural areas. Strengthens trade resources by streamlining market promotion initiatives under one umbrella and providing $470 million in additional funding. Provides an increase of over $600 million in funding for research and education programs to improve innovation and productivity. Increases resources to rural health projects to help Americans struggling with opioid addictions, including creating a Rural Health Liaison at USDA, and providing additional resources for distance learning and telemedicine grants. … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/vote-notes/hr-2-agriculture-and-nutrition-act-no-0 H.R. 2 Agriculture and Nutrition Act: No 2018-12-12 2018 2018-12 Republican House CA Tom McClintock M001177 mcclintock.house.gov     legacy H.R. 2 Agriculture and Nutrition Act: No. I opposed this nearly trillion dollar farm subsidy bill when it left the House https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/vote-notes/hr-2-agriculture-and-nutrition-act-no, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/op-eds/rep-tom-mcclintock-lets-follow-new-zealand-and-end-farm-subsidies and it comes back from conference committee even worse. The House version at least took a stab at providing work requirements for about 20 percent of single able-bodied SNAP recipients and added a few important forest-management provisions. Yet even these half-hearted measures didn't get past the objections of Senate Democrats. All the reform that is left is a three-percent reduction in state work waivers for SNAP and extension of an already existing 3,000-acre categorical exclusion from NEPA for forest management hardly justification for a bill that spends nearly $80 of an average family's taxes every yearto keep their grocery prices artificially high. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hunter.house.gov/press-release/hunter-applauds-president-standing-firm-commitment-border-security HUNTER APPLAUDS PRESIDENT FOR STANDING FIRM ON COMMITMENT TO BORDER SECURITY 2018-12-11 2018 2018-12 Republican House CA Duncan Hunter H001048 hunter.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC -- Congressman Duncan Hunter (CA-50) today supported President Trump's continuing position of requiring any spending bill passed by Congress to contain funds increasing our border security, particularly building the border wall. Federal spending is currently authorized through December 21, new legislation will need to be passed by Congress to avoid a federal government shutdown. President Trump is doing exactly the right thing, said Congressman Hunter. For far too long, legislative actions have not met political rhetoric, particularly on this subject. President Trump is rightly insisting on adequate funding to help secure the border and build a wall to protect Americans. This is a reasonable and necessary request considering the overall spending of the federal budget. Democrats claim to support border enforcement, now is their opportunity to prove it. If Congress does not provide a spending bill that supports the border by building the wall, the President should stand firm and veto it immediately and allow the government to shut down. Additionally, President Trump has indicated that he would support having the military to begin working on constructing the border wall if Congress does not provide the necessary spending. Congressman Hunter advocated this approach earlier this year in a letter to the President, a copy of which is attached. I again call on the President Trump to utilize the military to build the border wall, said Congressman Hunter. It has performed this service before and can certainly do so again. More importantly, this approach solves the immediate need of building the infrastructure necessary for an effective border wall while, at the same time, helping lay the groundwork for the future that will eventually provide the full border enforcement Americans expect and deserve. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-mccarthy-remarks-at-google-hearing Congressman McCarthy Remarks at Google Hearing 2018-12-11 2018 2018-12 Republican House CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy Congressman Kevin McCarthy delivered the following remarks today at a House Judiciary Committee hearing titled, Examining Google and its Data Collection, Use and Filtering Practices. Full remarks are below, or watch online here. Thank you Chairman Goodlatte for working with me to organize this hearing. And thank you to Mr. Pichai for finally testifying on Capitol Hill. We appreciate and note your willingness to travel here and answer our questions, first in a private setting and now in a public setting. Google is one of the most valuable companies in America, because of what it does. Google's search engine organizes the entire Internetand by extension, almost all the information in the world. That is hardly an exaggeration. Here is a statistic you will hear a lot today, but it bears repeating: According to the Wall Street Journal, 90 percent of all Internet searches go through Google. That is power. And it comes with responsibility. Mr. Pichai, it was necessary to convene this hearing because of the widening gap of distrust between Silicon Valley and the American People. For our country and economy to grow stronger, the American people must have trust in the great companies of the 21st Century. We can alleviate some of their concerns today, with transparency and candor. I hope we can begin to restore trust in the technology companies that shape our world. But we need answers. We need to know, first, that Google is committed to the free-market ideals of competition and entrepreneurship that lifted its revolutionary products to begin with. Second, we need to be sure that any political bias within Google's workforce does not creep into its search products. Third, we need to know that Google is living up to America's belief in free expression and human rights when it deals with foreign governments. A word on that last subject. Right now, Google reportedly is developing a censored search engine with the Chinese Communist Party. It is also developing next-generation technology on Chinese soil and in conjunction with C… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lamalfa-applauds-epa-repeal-of-wotus-rule LaMalfa Applauds EPA Repeal of WOTUS Rule 2018-12-11 2018 2018-12 Republican House CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Washington, DC) Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency repealed the Obama Administration's 2015 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule and replaced it with a new rule that provides more certainty for landowners and farmers across the nation. LaMalfa said: After listening to those directly impacted by one of the previous Administration's most harmful rules, the EPA is replacing WOTUS with something that actually makes sense for land and business owners. Instead of attempting to needlessly regulate every puddle, ditch, and furrow in America, the new rule will focus on bodies of water and wetlands that are physically and meaningfully connected to other bodies of jurisdictional water. Now, those driving our economy will spend less time and money on land-use decisions and litigation and more time on running their business. States will finally have a clear definition of where federal jurisdiction ends and begins, as well as the ability to properly manage their own water. WOTUS was nothing short of a job-killing Washington power grab, and I'm glad to see it replaced with something that works. Rep. Doug LaMalfa speaks after the Signing Ceremony of the EPA's proposed WOTUS replacement rule announcement. (photo credit: EPA) Congressman LaMalfa has fought the WOTUS rule since its inception, sponsoring legislation to defund it while working with the Agriculture Committee and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to roll back the regulation. Shortly after taking office, President Trump quickly took action by issuing an Executive Order requiring the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers to begin dismantling the Obama era WOTUS rule. In 2017, Congressman LaMalfa rallied the Chairmen of the Agriculture and Judiciary Committees to urge the Administration to review the case of California farmer John Duarte, who, thanks to the WOTUS rule, is facing $2.8 million in penalties simply for plowing his fields. Congressman Doug LaMalfa is a lifelong farmer … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://rohrabacher.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rohrabacher-china-must-stop-ensnaring-countries-in-debt Rohrabacher: China Must Stop Ensnaring Countries in Debt 2018-12-11 2018 2018-12 Republican House CA Dana Rohrabacher R000409 rohrabacher.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, R-CA, issued the following statement Monday on China's debt trap strategy that draws small, surrounding countries into Beijing's political orbit and effective control: Communist China is defrauding small countries with nonviable infrastructure projects and is charging exorbitant rates that the poor countries can't afford. When countries can't make their payments, China seizes physical control of the assets, with strategic deep-water ports being their top target. This debt trap must stop. We're seeing it across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Sri Lanka is now in a terrible constitutional crisis, in part because the country is drowning in unsustainable debt to the Chinese Communists. Sri Lanka has been forced to surrender its sovereignty of their deep-water port, Hambantota. The Sri Lankan people are being robbed of their sovereignty and steps -- including a national plebiscite -- to reverse to this debt-trap diplomacy must be considered. Rohrabacher chairs the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats. ############ 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://cook.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cook-s-big-bear-land-exchange-bill-passes-house Rep. Cooks Big Bear Land Exchange Bill Passes House 2018-12-10 2018 2018-12 Republican House CA Paul Cook C001094 cook.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON- Rep. Paul Cook (R-Apple Valley) announced today that his bill HR 5513, the Big Bear Land Exchange Act, passed unanimously in the House of Representatives this afternoon. HR 5513 authorizes an exchange of 73 acres of federal land in the San Bernardino National Forest for 71 acres owned by the San Bernardino County located within the forest. The County plans to use the 73 acres to build a timber processing facility in a safe and remote site further away from Big Bear City and closer to where the trees are actually processed. Currently, trees are driven down the mountain through a winding and dangerous pass to a processing facility far away, resulting in increased congestion and multiple traffic accidents. The land exchange would also require the relocation of a small portion of the Pacific Crest Trail. Rep. Cook has worked closely with the Pacific Crest Trail Association to ensure that the relocation will occur before the land exchange and will include an environmental review. Rep. Cook said, I'm thrilled that the House passed the Big Bear Land Exchange this afternoon. I've worked closely with our local governments to ensure this land exchange is done correctly and that all the stakeholders have their concerns resolved. This will alleviate traffic and make mountain roads in the area safer. I look forward to this bill becoming law. A member of the House Natural Resources, Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs 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/mccarthy-announces-175-million-dot-grant-to-expand-route-46-through-lost McCarthy Announces $17.5 Million DOT Grant to Expand Route 46 through Lost Hills 2018-12-06 2018 2018-12 Republican House CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy Today, Congressman Kevin McCarthy is pleased to announce the U.S. Department of Transportation's intention to award a $17.5 million grant to the Kern Council of Governments forKern County California State Route 46 Widening Segment 4B project. The grant award is from the U.S. Department of Transportation'sBetter Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD)Transportation Discretionary Grant program. This project will widen a 5.3 mile segment of 2-lane highway to a 4-lane highway. McCarthy released the following statement on the program: Our community is home to some of the most important economic industries in the country. With that prominence comes a responsibility to ensure the corridors to get to and from the Valley are safe and effective. In fact, the U.S. Department of Defense identified State Route 46 as a Strategic Highway Corridor Network. Unfortunately, State Route 46 through Lost Hills is so dangerous it has been dubbedBlood Alley. Understanding its national importance andhowour constituents frequentlytravelthis route, CongressmanDavidValadaoand I were committed to securing the necessary federal resources to widena portion ofState Route 46 from two lanes to four as part of the BUILD 46 project from the Kern Council of Governments (KernCOG).In September, we formally supportedKernCOG's requestfor these resources. I am proud to announce today thatDOT Secretary Elaine Chaoinformed me that the needed $17.5 million for the projectwill be granted to our community. The project will build on the success we have had over the years to upgrade our infrastructure that has opened upnewavenues into our growing region. This announcement recognizes that the Trump Administration -- and Secretary Chao specificallyunderstands and appreciates our communities' economic future. BACKGROUND: On September 6, 2018,Congressman Kevin McCarthy and Congressman David Valadao sent a letter to Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao in support of the grant submitted for the project. Thatletter can be found here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://cook.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/wildfires-a-wakeup-call-on-ineffective-land-management-practices Wildfires a Wakeup Call on Ineffective Land Management Practices 2018-12-05 2018 2018-12 Republican House CA Paul Cook C001094 cook.house.gov     legacy The recent Woolsey and Camp fires in California were catastrophic on all fronts: loss of life, damage to property, and total annihilation of the environment. There can be no clearer wakeup call that our current land management policies are ineffective and require immediate remedy. Reducing the threat of wildfires requires tremendous dedication and sacrifice, but as your representatives in Congress and the State Legislature, we're committed to ending this crisis for our rural districts and for all California. To address this growing problem, we must first define a natural and healthy forest. Forests in California might appear picturesque as they currently exist, but they are in no way natural or healthy. As the US Forest Service will tell you, healthy forests average between 40-60 trees per acre; California forests typically contain hundreds of trees per acre. In fact, some portions of the San Bernardino National Forest have approximately 600 trees per acre. This is a ticking time bomb. Second, we must recognize that forest fires naturally occur and predate human intervention. For more than a millennia, forests burned every few decades, oftentimes from lightning strikes, which cleared out much of the overgrowth and dead wood. In fact, the lodgepole pine found throughout California, and in our own backyard, is one of many plant species that must be exposed to fire in order to release its seeds. What changed with forest fires? Three forces: 1. Modern firefighting techniques to protect structures and stop the spread of large fires. 2. Special interest groups who seek to prevent active land management in forests. 3. Government forest management policies reflective of this interest group pressure. To complicate matters further, recent changes in rainfall patterns have only increased the danger posed by wildfires. These changes have left us with overgrown, unhealthy forests. Since passage of the National Forest Management Act of 1976, we've seen a 79 percent reduction in forest thinning activities. State and federal adm… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://cook.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cook-announces-funding-to-modernize-big-bear-water-infrastructure Rep. Cook Announces Funding to Modernize Big Bear Water Infrastructure 2018-12-05 2018 2018-12 Republican House CA Paul Cook C001094 cook.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON- Rep. Paul Cook (R-Apple Valley) today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved a loan of $12,000,000 and a grant of $3,000,000 to the City of Big Bear Lake to replace important water infrastructure. The USDA made the announcement of the investment yesterday as part of awards in 46 states totaling $1.2 billion to help rebuild and improve rural water infrastructure for 936,000 rural Americans living in 46 states. This Rural Development investment will be used to replace about 13 miles of undersized water supply pipeline. Some of the existing steel pipelines are nearly 70 years old and leak frequently, resulting in wasted water and increased energy consumption costs. The city of Big Bear Lake's Department of Water and Power provides water to more than 15,000 customers in the city and in unincorporated areas in surrounding San Bernardino. Rep. Cook has previously authored letters in support of federal grants supporting Big Bear's replacement of older inefficient pipelines. Rep. Cook said, I'm pleased to learn about the USDA's commitment to help rebuild our water infrastructure in our rural communities, particular in Big Bear Lake. It's imperative that Big Bear Lake replaces these pipelines to improve delivery, minimize water waste, and reduce energy consumption. A member of the House Natural Resources, Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs 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/mccarthy-announces-appointment-of-local-students-to-service-academies-0 McCarthy Announces Appointment of Local Students to Service Academies 2018-12-05 2018 2018-12 Republican House CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy Today, Congressman Kevin McCarthy is pleased to announce his nominations to the United States Service Academies.Nominees were selected in a competitive process in which a number of highly qualified 23rd Congressional District high school students applied for consideration. Congressman McCarthy designated one principal nominee for each academy that will fill one of five slots afforded to him as a Member of Congress at each academy.He also nominated a slate of competing alternate nominations for each academy that will be ranked according to their competitiveness by the Academy Admission Board and selected for admission at the academy's discretion. Some applicants received a nomination to more than one academy according to the rank preference listed on their application. The academies traditionally notify the alternates by April whether or not they will be offered an appointment.Principal nominees are notified in February or late March. I am proud to nominate these students to our nation's distinguished service academies. Each one displays the core values of honor and courage in their commitment to serve our country, said Congressman McCarthy. I congratulate each of them in their pursuit of becoming future leaders in our Armed Forces. Each candidate was interviewed by Congressman McCarthy's Academy Interview Committee in November and the selections were submitted to the Congressman.The Academy Committee Members were: Cam Martin, retired External Affairs Director at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center; Colonel Kirk L. Reagan, Vice Commander, 412th Test Wing, Edwards AFB, (1996 USAFA graduate); Trevor Horn, Bakersfield Californian high school sports writerBvarsity Nightly and BVarsity Live host, Air Force veteran; Nate Nelson, Superintendent, Porterville Unified School District; Teri Goldner, retired Federal Magistrate and former Kern County Counsel, current Part-Time professor at Kern County College of Law. United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO (USAFA) Principal: Amanda Rodriguez,… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-mccarthy-on-the-passing-of-former-president-george-hw-bush Congressman McCarthy on the Passing of Former President George H.W. Bush 2018-12-03 2018 2018-12 Republican House CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy Congressman Kevin McCarthy released the following statement on the passing of former President George H.W. Bush: A bright point of light has gone out in the world. From start to finish, George Bush was a fighter for the cause of freedom. He began his public service in a Navy bomber, where he helped defeat the Axis Powers in World War II. He capped his public service in the Oval Office, where he oversaw the fall of the Berlin Wall and then the Soviet Union. In between, Bush worked as an oilman, a job that brought his family to Bakersfield for a brief time, a point of pride for our community. He went on to a distinguished career in public service as a Congressman, U.N. ambassador, envoy to China, CIA director, vice president to Ronald Reagan, and finally president. His life is a model of dignity, effective leadership, and patriotism. Bush is reunited in death with his beloved wife of 73 years, Barbara. They leave behind five children who have been formed deeply by their character and example. Two of their sons followed in their father's footsteps by entering public service at the highest levels, as President and Governor of Florida. Judy and I extend our deepest condolences to the Bush family as they mourn the loss of a father, grandfather, and American hero. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://calvert.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-passing-president-george-hw-bush Statement on the Passing of President George H.W. Bush 2018-12-01 2018 2018-12 Republican House CA Ken Calvert C000059 calvert.house.gov calvert https://calvert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement: "I had the pleasure of visiting President George H.W. Bush at the White House in 1993 shortly after I was sworn into the House of Representatives. I recall standing in awe of the ultimate patriot who had served his nation as a Navy pilot, Congressman, ambassador, Director of the CIA, Vice President – and now President. George Bush lived his life believing better days were ahead for America so long as individuals realized the importance of serving their neighbors and their country. The Bush family legacy carries on the tradition and beliefs of its patriarch. Today, many years after shaking hands with President George H.W. Bush in the White House, I remain in awe of one of the finest Americans we've ever known. I offer my deepest condolences to the entire Bush family." 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:11:43Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/mccarthy-statement-on-house-judiciary-committee-hearing-with-google-ceo McCarthy Statement on House Judiciary Committee Hearing with Google CEO 2018-11-28 2018 2018-11 Republican House CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy Congressman Kevin McCarthyreleased the following statement on Google CEO Sundar Pichai's scheduled appearance in front of the House Judiciary Committee: "Google has created some of the most powerful and impressive technology applications. Today the company accounts for nearly 90 percent of worldwide search traffic. Google therefore has great influence over what millions of people can and cannot find on the Internet. That comes with a responsibility to its users. "Unfortunately, recent reports suggest Google might not be wielding its vast power impartially. Its business practices may have been affected by political bias. Additionally, reports claim the company is compromising its core principles by complying with repressive censorship mandates from China. "For months, House Republicans have called for greater transparency and openness from Google. Company CEO Sundar Pichai met with House Republicans in September to answer some of our questions. Mr. Pichai's scheduled appearance in front of the House Judiciary Committee is another important step to restoring public trust in Google and all the companies that shape the Internet." 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://valadao.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398628 Valadao Announces USDA Funding for Sites Reservoir 2018-11-27 2018 2018-11 Republican House CA David Valadao V000129 valadao.house.gov     legacy Today, U.S. Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) announced a $449 million loan administered by the the U.S. Department of Agriculture to Sites Reservoir Project Authority. Funds will be used to build the interconnection facilities to move water in and out of Sites Reservoir. share: f t WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) announced a $449 million loan administered by the the U.S. Department of Agriculture to Sites Reservoir Project Authority. Funds will be used to build the interconnection facilities to move water in and out of Sites Reservoir.Joined by Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, U.S. Congressmen Doug LaMalfa and Jeff Denham, and Assemblyman James Gallagher, Congressman David G. Valadao issued the following statement: "Since I was elected I have fought to ensure Californians across the State have access to a clean, reliable water supply. Part of that solution includes the completion of the Sites Reservoir which I have always worked to ensure funding for the project was included in Appropriations legislation passed by the House of Representatives. Today's announcement from USDA will help ensure the completion of this critical project." Since being elected, Congressman David G. Valadao has introduced five separate pieces of legislation to improve water availability in the western United States. In the 115th Congress, Congressman Valadao introduced and passed through the U.S. House of Representatives, H.R. 23, the Gaining Responsibility on Water (GROW) Act which aims to expand our water infrastructure and allow for more water conveyance while protecting the water rights of users across the state. Most recently, Congressman Valadao worked with the Administration to move forward with Executive Actions to expedite biological opinions for the Central Valley Project and the California State Water Project in Calif… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/usda-announces-449-million-in-funding-for-sites-reservoir USDA Announces $449 Million in Funding for Sites Reservoir 2018-11-27 2018 2018-11 Republican House CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Richvale, CA) Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a $449 million loan to Sites Reservoir Project Authority to build the interconnection facilities to move water in and out of Sites Reservoir. LaMalfa said: Sites Reservoir is a project that I've been fighting to see completed since I've been in Congress. After many years of working with the USDA and my California colleague, Congressman John Garamendi, this newly acquired funding will allow the Sites project to finally take the next steps. I've said many times before surface storage projects like this one are absolutely critical to securing the future of our state's water supply. That's why I made sure 2016's Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act included funding for the project before it passed the House and was later signed into law. We know all too well the potential economic impacts of a drought, and Sites Reservoir will enable more water storage during wet years in preparation for dry years. From left to right: Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, Rep. David Valadao, Assemblyman James Gallagher, Rep. Doug LaMalfa, Rep. Jeff Denham, and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. The Sites Reservoir project is a proposed 1.8 million acre-foot off-stream reservoir located in Glenn and Colusa Counties which will use existing infrastructure to divert high winter flows from the Sacramento River. As an off-stream reservoir, Sites does not dam a major stream or river and instead creates new environmental benefits, while relieving pressure on Lake Shasta, Folsom Lake, and other Northern California reservoirs. The project will dramatically increase the flexibility of California's water supply infrastructure, which was built for 20 million people but now serves a population of nearly 40 million. Supported by 28 water agencies serving over 20 million Californians and irrigating millions of acres of agriculture, the Sites Reservoir project has been endorsed by the Northern … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hunter.house.gov/congressman-hunters-november-newsletter Congressman Hunter's November Newsletter 2018-11-26 2018 2018-11 Republican House CA Duncan Hunter H001048 hunter.house.gov     legacy Together, with President Trump, I have worked to bring much needed change to a system that has been failing our citizens for too long. Over the last two years, Congress and the President have worked together to implement an agenda that puts the American people first, a distinct contrast to the big government policies of the previous administration. We've achieved many of our shared goals, including providing our service members with the largest wage increase in nearly a decade, advanced an agenda centered on strengthening our security and putting our nation back on a path toward prosperity. There is still more work to do, but great progress has been made. The Economy Among my top priorities is promoting job creation and economic growth so all Americans can prosper. That is why I was proud to support comprehensive tax reform and actions to reduce burdensome regulations. Combined with the hard work of the American people, these policies unleashed economic growth and put more money back in the pockets of taxpayers like you - who can better decide how to spend it. As a result, 4.6 million jobs have been created, the number of Americans filing for unemployment has fallen to a 49-year low, the U.S. economy is the world's most competitive economy for the first time in a decade, wages and benefits are up, and over $300 billion came back into the United States from overseas. Families in our district have experienced those results, with Census data showing that the median income for households in our district has risen by nearly $5500. Border Security is National Security One of my consistent positions, that border security is national security, has been echoed by President Trump in his actions in response to the migrant caravans that are traveling through Mexico. There are now three distinct groups of people, numbering in the thousands, that have been making the journey. They have received significant media coverage and in some cases material support from U.S. and international immigrant rights groups that have even filed… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lamalfa-hosts-secretaries-perdue-and-zinke-in-paradise LaMalfa Hosts Secretaries Perdue and Zinke in Paradise 2018-11-26 2018 2018-11 Republican House CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Richvale, CA) Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) issued the following statement after hosting U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and U.S. Secretary of Interior Ryan Zinke to tour areas impacted by the Camp Fire and meet with local, state, and federal officials in Paradise, California. In addition, an open roundtable discussion was held involving citizens that have been directly impacted by the fire. LaMalfa said: Now that the Camp Fire has been 100% contained, the top priority is to help people recover. That's why I brought President Trump to Paradise recently so that he could see the devastation firsthand. Importantly, Secretaries Perdue and Zinke are now joining me in the North State to help move the recovery process forward and make sure a tragedy like this one never happens again. Today, we witnessed two images that tell starkly contrasting stories one that resembles a burnt out wasteland and one of a minimally damaged, healthy forest. It's no coincidence it's the difference between land that is responsibly thinned, and land that is not. No matter what causes a fire to start, a properly managed forest is far more resilient than dense, overgrown woodlands. It's common sense, and it's time to take decisive action to help save wildlife, property, and human lives. I will work with Congress, the President, and Secretaries Zinke and Perdue to make that a reality. From left to right: Paradise Mayor Jody Jones, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, and Rep. Doug LaMalfa. Congressman Doug LaMalfa is a lifelong farmer representing California's First Congressional District, including Butte, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou and Tehama Counties. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://valadao.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398623 House Republicans Welcome Executive Action on Western Water 2018-11-19 2018 2018-11 Republican House CA David Valadao V000129 valadao.house.gov     legacy House Republicans Welcome Executive Action on Western Water f t # e Scottsdale, Arizona, October 19, 2018 | Anna R. Vetter ((202) 225-4695) House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) and Representatives David G. Valadao (CA-21), Devin Nunes (CA-22), Jeff Denham (CA-10), Ken Calvert (CA-42), Tom McClintock (CA-4), and Doug LaMalfa (CA-1) released the following statement today on President Trump's executive memorandum on western water. share: f t SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) and Representatives David G. Valadao (CA-21), Devin Nunes (CA-22), Jeff Denham (CA-10), Ken Calvert (CA-42), Tom McClintock (CA-4), and Doug LaMalfa (CA-1) released the following statement today on President Trump's executive memorandum on western water: The President's announcement is an immense relief for the farmers and families of the San Joaquin Valley and communities across California.Due to the actions of environmental extremists and overzealous bureaucrats, California has been suffering from a years-long water crisis that has wreaked havoc in Central Valley farming communities that feed tens of millions of Americans. Productive land has gone fallow and farmworkers have lost their jobs. Communities across California have also been devastated as senseless government regulations have mandated that billions of gallons of water be flushed out to the ocean and wasted.Now, with this executive action, there is a strict timetable for rewriting the biological opinions that lie at the root of the water crisis. This executive action also prioritizes building critical projects to expand water storage in our state so that we can store more water during wet years for use in dry years.We commend Pre… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://valadao.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398624 David Valadao Commends Landmark Action to Restore Water Deliveries to Central Valley 2018-11-19 2018 2018-11 Republican House CA David Valadao V000129 valadao.house.gov     legacy After six years and numerous legislative attempts to restore water delivers to California's Central Valley, U.S. Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) joined Central Valley Representatives as President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Memorandum promoting the reliable supply and delivery of water in California and the entire western United States. share: f t HANFORD After six years and numerous legislative attempts to restore water delivers to California's Central Valley, U.S. Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) joined Central Valley Representatives as President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Memorandum promoting the reliable supply and delivery of water in California and the entire western United States. Following the signing, U.S. Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) released the following statement: After years of fighting obstruction from California Senators, this Executive action is a giant leap toward reducing regulatory burdens and improving water deliveries to California's Central Valley. I am proud our efforts have effectuated such substantial progress. With a reliable water supply, we can restore fallowed fields into fertile farmland, put Californian's back to work, and give all Central Valley families the opportunity they deserve. Specifically, the Administration will expedite biological opinions for the Central Valley Project and the California State Water Project in California. In doing so, ensuring California farmers, and as a result, entire communities, have the certainty needed to grow. Furthermore, the Presidential Memorandum will direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce to reduce regulatory burdens by: Streamline regulatory processes and remove unnecessary burdens Develop a timeline for completing compliance requirements for major water s… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-mccarthy-joins-president-trump-california-leaders-to-visit Congressman McCarthy Joins President Trump, California Leaders To Visit California Fire First Responders 2018-11-18 2018 2018-11 Republican House CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy CongressmanKevin McCarthy joined President Trump on his visit to California yesterday to meet with the first responders and community leaders impacted by the Camp and Woosely fires. Following the trip which included Representatives Ken Calvert and Doug LaMalfa and California Governor Jerry Brown and Governor-elect Gavin Newsom McCarthy appeared on Fox News' Justice with Judge Jeanine to describe how President Trump, the Congress, and state of California have come together to help these communities respond and recover from the worst fires in the California's history. Sadly the full scale of devastation is undetermined and there are hundreds still missing. The message from the President to all Californians during the trip was clear when he said: Anything we can do, you know we're here." A transcript of McCarthy's interview can be found below. Or you can watch the full video here. Photo Credit: @PressSec Sarah Sanders This Camp Fire up in Paradise (CA), more than 12,000 homes destroyed the entire city down to the ground. The firefighters fighting the fire their houses burnt down during the time. You walked in, there was just a few buildings that were still standing. The firefighters told us they broke in. The people who couldn't get out of the city they put them into these buildings, put the firetrucks around it, and fought the fire as it burned over the top of them to save the lives of the individuals there. This is the biggest loss California has ever had. More than 70 people have died in this fire. More than a thousand still missing. We have Governor Brown and Governor-elect Newsom with us. It was the four of us in the car driving, talking, seeing ways that we can work together. And I listened to Governor-elect Newsom and Governor Brown thanking this president for how fast he signed to declare a disaster so the federal funds can be there, working to make sure we can rebuild it. You've got a divided nation. And here we had a tragic situation, I just watched this president unite people that have di… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://denham.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2947 Denham says thank you to his constituents 2018-11-14 2018 2018-11 Republican House CA Jeffrey Denham D000612 denham.house.gov     legacy Denham says thank you to his constituents f t # e Washington, November 14, 2018 Following an in-person meeting with Representative-elect Josh Harder, U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) issued the following statement thanking his constituents for his time in office: It has been an absolute honor to serve our community and represent the Central Valley in Congress over the past 8 years. The enormity of the responsibility was never lost on me. My wife Sonia and I look forward to starting the next chapter of our life. f t # e 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hunter.house.gov/press-release/hunter-introduces-bill-reforming-2020-census-process HUNTER INTRODUCES BILL REFORMING 2020 CENSUS PROCESS 2018-11-14 2018 2018-11 Republican House CA Duncan Hunter H001048 hunter.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Duncan Hunter (CA-50) has introduced legislation, H.R. 7106, the Authorizing Moderated Enumeration Responses Including Citizenship Acquisition (AMERICA) Act, that will limit the penalty imposed on U.S. citizens refusing or neglecting to answer one or more questions in connection with the 2020 census. The federal government's priority should not be to penalize private citizens for not participating in a government-mandated survey outside of what is required of the Constitution, said Congressman Hunter. My bill will protect the privacy of Americans while ensuring that those chosen to participate in the American Community Survey are not penalized for refusing or neglecting to complete the questionnaire. As mandated by the Constitution of the United States under Article 1, Section 2, a census is to be conducted every 10 years to collect basic demographic information of persons living in the United States for purposes of apportioning the U.S. House of Representatives and to levy direct taxes. The decennial census consists of 10 basic questions. In 2005, however, the U.S. Census Bureau has also issued an annual, 14-page mandatory survey to 3.5 million households across the country, called the American Community Survey (ACS). The ACS asks each recipient dozens of extremely personal questions, everything from household income to which type of fuel is used to heat the home. While some citizens have no issues providing this information, many have described the process as intrusive. Despite this feedback, the U.S. Census Bureau has informed recipients of the ACS that the government-mandated survey is not optional and will result in a fine if not completed. Congressman Hunter's legislation will amend the census survey to ensure that those answering are not penalized for refusing or neglecting to answer certain questions. The bill also authorizes the U.S. Census Bureau to consider questions based solely on the number of individuals living in a household and their citizenship status. H.R. 7106 has b… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-kevin-mccarthy-talks-agenda-new-gop-leadership Congressman McCarthy Talks Agenda, New GOP Leadership 2018-11-14 2018 2018-11 Republican House CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy CongressmanKevin McCarthyspoke at a press conference today on the GOP agenda and the newly elected House Republican leadership team. Remarks are below, or watch onlinehere. "I will tell you our number one goal is to get America continuing moving forward. We serve in a divided government, in a divided country. Our goal is to unite us back together again. Our second goal will be to make sure we win the Majority back. Look, we know the challenge of what we're working on. We want to hit the ground running. "We know the Democrats have a plan. They want to disrupt, they want to try to impeach, and they want to stall what achievements we've been able to move forward. But we know America is too great, for such a small vision. We will work through every state, we know where we have our challenges, to win back in suburban areas, and we will do just that. But I truly believe, America is and will always be the strongest nation on the face of the Earth." The GOP leadership team for the 116th Congress: Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) NRCC Chair Tom Emmer (R-MN) Policy Committee Chair Gary Palmer (R-AL) Conference Vice Chair Mark Walker (R-NC) Conference Secretary Jason Smith (R-MO) 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://denham.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2946 Denham statement on California wildfires 2018-11-13 2018 2018-11 Republican House CA Jeffrey Denham D000612 denham.house.gov     legacy Denham statement on California wildfires f t # e Washington, November 13, 2018 Today, U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) released the following statement on the devastation and loss of life caused by the ongoing California wildfires: My prayers are with all those affected today by the ongoing wildfires in California, especially the Camp Fire, which has quickly become the deadliest fire in our state's history. California firefighters, including many from our Central Valley community, have worked tirelessly to contain the blazes. Their dedication and heroism is a tribute to the strength of our community. As a state, we need to focus on preventing these wildfires and mitigating their damages before they begin. f t # e 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://denham.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2945 Denham continues fight for water storage funding 2018-11-09 2018 2018-11 Republican House CA Jeffrey Denham D000612 denham.house.gov     legacy Today, U.S. Representative Jeff Denham continued his push to bring more water storage to the Central Valley, sending a letter to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation requesting funding for major California water projects including Temperance Flat, Los Vaqueros Reservoir expansion, Sites Reservoir, raising Shasta Dam, and restoring the Friant-Kern Canal. All of these projects are integral to the Central Valley Project and critical to both storing water and providing it to Valley communities. The Bureau of Reclamation is currently developing its project list for Fiscal Year 2019 Water Infrastructure for Improvements to the Nation (WIIN) Act funding. As California's water resources become further constrained, these projects offer real solutions to provide stability for the Valley's communities, farms and economy. We need more water in the Central Valley, not less, said Rep. Denham. I'm going to keep fighting for Valley water to ensure a reliable water supply for our farmers and our future generations. Rep. Denham has taken historical steps to secure water storage for the Central Valley and stop Sacramento's radical water grab, including passing his New WATER Act(H.R. 434), which was signed into law on October 23 as part of America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (WRDA) and will provide financing for water projects throughout the western United States, including new reservoirs, below ground storage projects, recycling and desalination projects. The bill also enhances long-delayed and badly needed local flood protection for more than 50,000 Valley residents. Read more about Rep. Denham's bill here. Rep. Denham also secured a presidential memorandum in October to directly address hydroelectric relicensing like what is currently happening at Don Pedro and establish timeliness for environmental reviews of infrastructure projects to support the Central Valley Project and streamline water storage projects across the western United States. The president's executive action came on the heels of visits to the Central Valley of se… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lamalfa-thanks-white-house-for-camp-fire-emergency-declaration LaMalfa Thanks White House for Camp Fire Emergency Declaration 2018-11-09 2018 2018-11 Republican House CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Richvale, CA) Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) issued the following statement after President Trump granted a federal Emergency Declaration for Butte County following Acting Governor Gavin Newsom's request for federal aid for areas impacted by the Camp Fire. The Camp Fire started on Thursday morning and has already destroyed an estimated 2,000 structures, with 15,000 more threatened in Paradise, CA and surrounding areas. There have been multiple injuries with five confirmed fatalities. The fire was most recently reported as 100,000 acres and only 5% contained. LaMalfa said: The Camp Fire, which broke out yesterday morning, has devastated the town of Paradise and surrounding areas in a matter of hours. Five lives have already been lost to this fire. It's far from over, but firefighters from across the state are working tirelessly to contain the rapidly spreading fire. I've been in close contact with the White House in order to keep the President up to speed, and I thank the Administration as well as Acting Governor Newsom for the quick response to provide emergency funding from FEMA. Please pray for our first responders, the people of Paradise and Magalia, as well as others already impacted by this deadly fire. My office will do all that we can to assist emergency personnel and provide information to the public as we receive it. Congressman Doug LaMalfa is a lifelong farmer representing California's First Congressional District, including Butte, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou and Tehama Counties. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://cook.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cook-joins-labor-department-in-recognizing-employers-who-hire-vets-0 Rep. Cook Joins Labor Department in Recognizing Employers Who Hire Vets 2018-11-08 2018 2018-11 Republican House CA Paul Cook C001094 cook.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC Today, Rep. Paul Cook (R-Apple Valley) attended the U.S. Department of Labor announcement of the 2018 HIRE (Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing) Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Award, recognizing the meaningful and verifiable efforts undertaken by job creators to hire and retain veterans. Honorees include small businesses, community-based nonprofits, and national companies. In 2017, President Trump signed into law Rep. Cook's bill, H.R. 244, the HIRE American Military Veterans Act, creating the HIRE Vets Medallion Program. The HIRE Vets Act promotes private sector recruiting, hiring, and retaining of men and women who served honorably in the U.S. military through the voluntary participation of employers. The awards program recognizes employers who have truly demonstrated efforts to reach out and support our veterans searching for employment. Rep. Cook said, It's an honor to see this legislation come to fruition. Today's recipients deserve to be recognized for making significant strides toward hiring more veterans. Veterans who serve this country honorably shouldn't struggle to find employment, and this bill creates an innovative system to encourage and recognize employers who make veterans a priority in their hiring practices. I look forward to seeing full implementation of the program next year. Recipients of the 2018 HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Award were evaluated based on a range of criteria, including: Veteran hiring and retention Availability of veteran-specific resources Leadership programming for veterans Dedicated human resources Compensation and tuition assistance programs for veterans Applications for the 2019 HIRE Vets Medallion Program will open to employers on January 31, 2019. For more about the HIRE Vets Medallion Program and Award, please visit www.HireVets.gov. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-mccarthy-on-the-trump-administration-s-new-rules-to-protect Congressman McCarthy on the Trump Administrations New Rules to Protect Religious Freedom 2018-11-08 2018 2018-11 Republican House CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy Congressman Kevin McCarthyreleased the following statement on the Trump Administration's announcement of new rules to protect religious freedom and ensure federal taxpayer dollars do not fund abortions: The three announcements by the Department of Health and Human Services today are clear victories in the fight for life and religious freedom. The rules affirm and strengthen the long-standing ban on federal funding for abortion, which is supported by a clear majority of Americans. HHS also announced it is finalizing the religious exemption to Obamacare's contraceptive mandate. This rule will ensure religious believers and other moral objectors cannot be forced by the government to violate their most deeply held beliefs. These regulations add to the pro-life achievements of the Republican-led House, which has worked for years to secure religious freedom and the right to life. Republicans will continue to fight for a country where everyone has the rights and legal protection they deserve. Today's announcements are a big step forward. Visit the HHS website for more information on these announcements. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RepDevinNunes/~3/aKz0Lz6NTI8/valley-voices-welcome-water-breakthrough.html Valley voices welcome water breakthrough 2018-11-05 2018 2018-11 Republican House CA Devin Nunes N000181 feedproxy.google.com     legacy skip to main | skip to sidebar Valley voices welcome water breakthrough As you may know, after a years long fight, the Valley recently saw some vital progress in improving our water supply.Please watch theshort video belowabout President Trump's executive actions on California water, howthey came about, and how they will affect the San Joaquin Valley. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://denham.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2941 EPA blasts state’s water grab plan following Wheeler visit to Valley with Denham 2018-11-02 2018 2018-11 Republican House CA Jeffrey Denham D000612 denham.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Following his recent visit to the Valley, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler sent a letter to the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) in Sacramento, expressing concern over several aspects of the proposed Bay-Delta plan. A copy of the letter is available here. In the letter, Acting Administrator Wheeler questions the effectiveness of drastically increasing flows to improve native fish species when studies show several additional factors contribute to their dwindling populations including predation from non-native species, which the Bay-Delta plan does not address. I'm pulling every available resource to stop the state's dangerous water grab, said U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock). Both the Department of Interior and EPA have now directly weighed in against Sacramento's plan to steal our water. Oakdale Irrigation District General Manager Steve Knell said: Finally, EPA Administrator Wheeler's letter has put common sense back on the table in addressing the State's draconian Water Plan. Thank you Congressman Denham for your efforts in bringing Mr. Wheeler to our area to hear our concerns. This State Water Plan will devastate water storage in our dams, drive river temperatures to lethal levels and destroy the very fish species we at the local level are trying to protect. Our rivers deserve better. We have the science to show this, we have provided it to the State and they have ignored it. We continued to advocate that sending more water down the river and not addressing other stressors is not an answer, and the State has ignored that too. South San Joaquin Irrigation District General Manager Peter Rietkerk said: On behalf of the South San Joaquin Irrigation District, I would like to thank you and your staff for bringing Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler to our region on October 11, 2018. The meeting was a success, and our message was clearly heard, evidenced by today's letter from the EPA to the State Water Board. We'v… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hunter.house.gov/press-release/hunter-calls-president-trump-utilize-troops-border-build-border-wall HUNTER CALLS ON PRESIDENT TRUMP TO UTILIZE TROOPS AT THE BORDER TO BUILD BORDER WALL 2018-11-02 2018 2018-11 Republican House CA Duncan Hunter H001048 hunter.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC -- Congressman Duncan Hunter (CA-50) held a press conference at the U.S. border this afternoon to highlight his recommendation to President Trump to utilize existing military assets and resources to work on building the border wall. Congressman Hunter issued a letter to President Trump, a copy of which is attached, outlining how troops sent to the border to augment border enforcement needs can simultaneously be utilized to build wall infrastructure that is critical to America's national security. My recommendation is to direct United States Northern Command (USSNORTHCOM) to move the appropriate equipment and personnel to border bases to accomplish staging preparations for construction while, at the same time, mutually supporting active duty personnel stationed to defend our border, wrote Congressman Hunter. President Trump has recently indicated that he may authorize as many as 15,000 troops to be sent to the border to help with enforcement needs associated with the migrant caravan that continues to make its way to the U.S. from Central America. If troops are sent, they can also be authorized to work on road construction associated with the border wall, an effort many of these units already participate in as training exercises at their home bases. As Commander in Chief, you are in a position to authorize these actions utilizing training funds without waiting for additional funding from Congress. See the letter here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://denham.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2938 Denham interviews Gold Star parents in new Veterans History Project Interview 2018-11-01 2018 2018-11 Republican House CA Jeffrey Denham D000612 denham.house.gov     legacy U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) today released a new Thank-a-Vet Thursday (#TVT) video featuring Julia and Scott Conover, parents of Lance Corporal Brandon Christopher Dewey, who was killed in action in Iraq in January 2006. Brandon Dewey enlisted in the Marine Corps at age 17, young enough that his mother had to sign him over to the military's care. Brandon deployed twice to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, earning his first Purple Heart while protecting his base from a suicide bomber during his first tour in the battle of Fallujah; his second Purple Heart was awarded posthumously. For his service, Brandon was awarded two Purple Hearts, Combat Action Ribbon, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal. Brandon's little sister, Elyse, followed in his footsteps, joining the U.S. Navy upon graduating from high school and volunteering for deployment to Afghanistan. Shared on Rep. Denham's Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages, this #TVT video is an excerpt from a longer interview for the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project where Julie and Scott recount the moment when they were notified Brandon had been killed while serving his country. Julia and Scott's story is shared as part of Rep. Denham's #TVT social media initiative to thank veterans for their service. Rep. Denham invites and encourages social media users to post photos and videos using #TVT to recognize America's military veterans. All #TVT videos can be found on Rep. Denham's YouTube channel and official Facebook page. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://rohrabacher.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rohrabacher-praises-county-of-orange-for-providing-accountability-to Rohrabacher praises County of Orange for providing accountability to addiction treatment providers and sober living homes 2018-11-01 2018 2018-11 Republican House CA Dana Rohrabacher R000409 rohrabacher.house.gov     legacy ORANGE COUNTY, CA Upon the news that the County of Orange passed an ordinance requiring addiction treatment providers to disclose to the public their affiliates, including sober living homes, Congressman Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) issued the following statement: I applaud the Orange County Board of Supervisors for standing up to protect our communities and provide accountability to addiction treatment providers by requiring them to notify the public about residential recovery facilities with which they do business. This, and the other requirements imposed, will go a long way toward rooting out the rampant fraud occurring in the addiction recovery industry. Residential recovery facilities, more commonly known as sober living homes,' are largely unregulated because of federal and state laws that protect recovering drug and alcohol addicts from discrimination in housing. Most of them are unlicensed and unknown because of these restraints, and our communities and recovering addicts are suffering as a result. Orange County has taken a positive approach toward providing accountability for these facilities, and I am working hard in Washington to allow local governments to do even more without the threat of litigation under federal disabilities laws. I authored H.R. 5724, the Restoring Community Oversight of Sober Living Homes Act, which, if enacted, would return to local government their rightful authority to impose zoning regulations on sober living homes. The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice held a hearing on sober living homes in September, at which my legislation was discussed. Sober living homes are businesses. Their owners and operators are using protections meant for their clients to shield them from oversight. Communities and recovering addicts are poorly served by this arrangement, and I am fighting to fix this problem for them. #################### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://walters.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-walters-calls-continued-protections-sex-trafficking-survivors-trade Rep. Walters Calls for Continued Protections for Sex Trafficking Survivors in Trade Agreements 2018-11-01 2018 2018-11 Republican House CA Mimi Walters W000820 walters.house.gov     legacy October 31, 2018 (202) 225-5611 Rep. Walters Calls for Continued Protections for Sex Trafficking Survivors in Trade Agreements Washington, DC Today, Rep. Mimi Walters (R-California) released the following statement regarding her letter to the United States Trade Representative (USTR) urging the inclusion of language addressing online sex trafficking, sexual exploitation of children, and prostitution to be included in any new or renegotiated trade agreement. In the coming months, USTR is expected to begin trade negotiations with the European Union, Japan, and the United Kingdom. Rep. Walters recently worked with USTR to ensure her trafficking legislation, the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act (SESTA), and the Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (FOSTA), were included in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) as part of her continued commitment to end human trafficking. SESTA-FOSTA was signed into law in April. Read the letter to USTR here. Said Rep. Mimi Walters, The effort to end human trafficking starts at home, but it also requires a global effort. I'm pleased USTR recognized this by working with me to include language to protect individuals from online sex trafficking in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. As we move forward with new and renegotiated trade agreements, I'll continue to fight to protect men, women, and children from exploitation. Background In March 2017, a large international sex trafficking ring facilitated through Backpage.com was uncovered in Irvine, California. Prior to the enactment of SESTA-FOSTA, websites that hosted sex trafficking advertisements were immune from prosecution because of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Section 230 was written to protect websites from being held responsible for any type of content posted online by users. However, the courts interpreted Section 230 to shield websites from prosecution, not just for content, but also for criminal conduct, like human trafficking. The intent of Section 230 was not … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://knight.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2383 Knight and McCarthy Fight for Edwards, Plant 42, and NASA Armstrong's Work Force 2018-10-31 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Steve Knight K000387 knight.house.gov     legacy Representative Steve Knight (R-CA) and House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA)are pleased that the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is acting on their request to address the backlog of security clearance applications for personnel working at Edwards Air Force Base, Air Force Plant 42, and the NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (NASA Armstrong).Congressman Knight released the following statement: When our local workforce is held up from starting their jobs because of excessive delays in the security screening process, our local businesses who contract with the government lose some of the best talent and expertise in the nation. This not only hurts the local economy, but hurts our military and NASA's ability to acquire the research, equipment, and technology that these jobs produce. I am very glad to have worked with Congressman McCarthy on this issue that impacts both of our constituencies, and I would like to thank him for his continued leadership for the Antelope Valley. Congressman McCarthy released the following statement: I commend the Trump Administration and OPM for taking action to address the significant security clearance application backlog at Edwards Air Force Base, Plant 42, and NASA Armstrong. Our community is home to the finest organizations that work to ensure our nation remains the leader in aerospace. OPM's actions will go a long way to ensuring that key Air Force and NASA personnel Rep. Knight's and my constituents - have the necessary security clearances to advance critical projects they are working on without delay. The work these individuals do should not be disrupted because of red tape backlogs. I would also like to thank Congressman Knight for joining me in working to ensure that Edwards, Plant 42, and NASA Armstrong have a robust workforce with the requisite clearances so that they can focus on what they do bestensuring that our nation remains on the cutting edge in the aerospace arena." Background: In early 2018, Congressmen Knight and McCarthy were made aware o… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://denham.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2933 ICYMI: Unemployment in CD10 drops again, jobs are coming to the Valley 2018-10-30 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Jeffrey Denham D000612 denham.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Unemployment in California's 10th district has dropped again, according to new numbers from the state's Unemployment Development Department. Stanislaus and San Joaquin Counties now have 5.3 and 5.0 percent unemployment respectively, down from 18 and 18.1 percent when U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) first took office in 2011. Additionally, the World Economic Forum has ranked the U.S. economy the most competitive economy in the world for the first time in a decade. Furthermore, since 2011 median household income among the two counties has increased from an average $47,464.50 to $63,223 per year, according to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau reports. You can't deny the numbers, our Central Valley economy is on the rise thanks to pro-growth policies,said Rep. Denham.I'm seeing it in my local business, more Valley job opportunities and local incomes are growing. Last week, Rep. Denham, a U.S. Air Force Veteran and owner of small business Denham Plastics with offices in Turlock, brought U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Thomas Moore to Newman Flange and Fitting to discuss skilled jobs in the Central Valley, including those that support our Central Valley's important role in shipbuilding for the U.S. Navy and the skilled jobs locally owned companies provide for communities across the Valley. Vice Admiral Moore oversees our national workforce that develops, delivers, and maintains the Navy's fleet. It was his first time to the Valley and to Newman Flange and Fitting - a locally owned, American company that produces a variety of products for U.S. Navy aircraft carriers. Vice Admiral Moore toured the facility with Rep. Denham to see firsthand the skilled jobs that are a part of the aircraft carrier industry in California and how work done locally directly contributes to our national security. Because of companies like this, the United States is the only country in the world that has the ability to build and maintain a large fleet of top-class carriers. With local companies like these benefiting from a st… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/mccarthy-and-knight-fight-for-edwards-plant-42-and-nasa-armstrong-s-work McCarthy and Knight Fight for Edwards, Plant 42, and NASA Armstrongs Work Force 2018-10-30 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy Congressman Kevin McCarthy and Congressman Steve Knight (CA-25) are pleased that the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is acting on their request to address the backlog of security clearance applications for personnel working at Edwards Air Force Base, Air Force Plant 42, and the NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (NASA Armstrong). Congressman McCarthy released the following statement: I commend the Trump Administration and OPM for taking action to address the significant security clearance application backlog at Edwards Air Force Base, Plant 42, and NASA Armstrong. Our community is home to the finest organizations that work to ensure our nation remains the leader in aerospace. OPM's actions will go a long way to ensuring that key Air Force and NASA personnel Rep. Knight's and my constituents - have the necessary security clearances to advance critical projects they are working on without delay. The work these individuals do should not be disrupted because of red tape backlogs. I would also like to thank Congressman Knight for joining me in working to ensure that Edwards, Plant 42, and NASA Armstrong have a robust workforce with the requisite clearances so that they can focus on what they do bestensuring that our nation remains on the cutting edge in the aerospace arena. Congressman Knight issued the following statement: When our local workforce is held up from starting their jobs because of excessive delays in the security screening process, our local businesses who contract with the government lose some of the best talent and expertise in the nation. This not only hurts the local economy, but hurts our military and NASA's ability to acquire the research, equipment, and technology that these jobs produce. I am very glad to have worked with Congressman McCarthy on this issue that impacts both of our constituencies, and I would like to thank him for his continued leadership for the Antelope Valley. Background: In early 2018, Congressmen McCarthy and Knight were made aware of the significant… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://rohrabacher.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rohrabacher-condemns-heinous-murder-of-jewish-worshipers-in-pittsburgh Rohrabacher condemns heinous murder of Jewish worshipers in Pittsburgh 2018-10-30 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Dana Rohrabacher R000409 rohrabacher.house.gov     legacy HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA Regarding the horrific shooting that took place on Saturday at Tree of Life Congregation Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Congressman Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) issued the following statement: I am shocked and saddened by the evil perpetrated against worshipers at the Tree of Life Congregation Synagogue in Pittsburgh this past weekend. These senseless attacks on those of the Jewish faith, which resulted in eleven deaths and several others injured, are reprehensible, and yes, evil. I condemn the religious oppression of Jews, as well as those of other faiths. What makes us Americans is our commitment that everyone may practice their faith free of fear or repercussions. As a people, we reject all violent crime, particularly when it targets someone because of their race or religion. Hatred that spurs such attacks must be eradicated from our society. Decent people throughout the world reject anti-Semitism and all such religious bigotry and are united in their outrage at such senseless slaughter as experienced in Pittsburgh. It is but a small consolation that the murderer was caught and will face justice for his actions. Those who were lost, those who are injured, and their families will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort them as they grieve and recover. #################### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://denham.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2928 Denham Announces November 2018 Mobile District Office Hours 2018-10-29 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Jeffrey Denham D000612 denham.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) today announced Mobile District Office (MDO) hours for the month of November 2018, where 10th district residents can get help with specific casework or ask questions. MDOs are hosted by staff and, when possible, by Rep. Denham. Staff members are available to assist 10th district residents with casework on matters including Medicare, Veteran's Affairs, Social Security, the Internal Revenue Service and other federal agencies. Additional information is available through Rep. Denham's website, and the schedule for the month is provided below. Regular office hours are open to the public, and no appointment is necessary. Schedule is subject to change throughout the year; any alterations will be posted online. For more information, please contact Rep. Denham's Modesto office at (209) 579-5458. Friday, November 2 Waterford 2-3 p.m. City of Waterford 101 E Street, Waterford, CA 95386 *Held in conjunction with Senator Tom Berryhill & Assemblyman Heath Flora's offices. Friday, November 2 Oakdale 3:30-4:30 p.m. State Senator Tom Berryhill's Office 102 Grove Avenue, Suite B, Oakdale, CA 95361 *Held in conjunction with Senator Tom Berryhill & Assemblyman Heath Flora's offices. Friday, November 2 and 16 Manteca 10-11 a.m. Manteca Chamber of Commerce 183 W. North Street #6, Manteca, CA 95336 *Held in conjunction with Assemblyman Heath Flora's office. Wednesday, November 7 Tracy 1-2 p.m. Tracy City Hall 333 Civic Center Plaza, Rm 216, Tracy, CA 95376 Thursday, November 8 Hughson 11 a.m.-12 p.m. City of Hughson 7018 Pine Street, Hughson, CA 95326 *Held in conjunction with Senator Tom Berryhill & Assemblyman Heath Flora's offices. Thursday, November 8 Turlock 1:30-2:30 p.m. Turlock Chamber of Commerce Conference Room 115 South Golden State Boulevard, Turlock, CA 95380 *Held in conjunction with Senator Tom Berryhill & Assemblyman Heath Flora's offices. Friday, November 9 Newman 9-… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://issa.house.gov/news-room/press-releases/issa-statement-shooting-pittsburgh-synagogue Issa Statement on Shooting at Pittsburgh Synagogue 2018-10-29 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Darrell Issa I000056 issa.house.gov     legacy Press Release Oct 29, 2018 The senseless killing in a synagogue on Saturday represents both an unimaginable tragedy and unfathomable loss of life. Two days have only reinforced the pain we feel as a nation. Press Release Oct 6, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. Press Release Aug 30, 2018 Senator John McCain was a patriot, statesman, fighter and someone I was honored to call a friend. From our travels to U.S. Press Release Jul 9, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. Press Release Jun 21, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. --It's nearly impossible to pass any immigration bill when one party categorically refuses to come to the table to talk. Yesterday, Democrats rejected a Presidential fix. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://walters.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-mimi-walters-continues-fight-free-orange-county-resident-michael Rep. Mimi Walters Continues Fight to Free Orange County Resident Michael Nguyen from Unjust Imprisonment in Vietnam 2018-10-29 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Mimi Walters W000820 walters.house.gov     legacy October 29, 2018 (202) 225-5611 Rep. Mimi Walters Continues Fight to Free Orange County Resident Michael Nguyen from Unjust Imprisonment in Vietnam Washington, DC Today, Rep. Mimi Walters (R-California) released the following statement regarding her ongoing efforts to secure Orange County resident Michael Nguyen's safe and immediate release from unjust imprisonment by the Vietnamese government. Said Rep. Mimi Walters, As we near the three-month mark since Michael Nguyen has been wrongfully imprisoned, the Vietnamese government continues to stonewall Congress and the Nguyen family. Despite several meetings with the Vietnamese Embassy in Washington, D.C. in which I demanded his immediate release, Michael remains imprisoned on baseless charges. The Vietnamese government continues to deny Michael access to family and friends. I remain in frequent contact with the State Department, the U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam, Dan Kritenbrink, and the Nguyen family as we continue to fight for Michael's release. I continue to work with my colleagues to build a bipartisan congressional delegation to increase pressure on the Vietnamese government. I sincerely thank those with the U.S. Mission to Vietnam who continues to visit Michael during this difficult time to assess his health and deliver letters between him and his family. I will continue the fight and stop at nothing to bring Michael home and reunite him with his family. Background On July 7, 2018, American citizen and Orange County resident Michael Phuong Minh Nguyen, a 54 year old father of four, was unjustly imprisoned by the Vietnamese government. While the U.S. Department of State has confirmed he is being imprisoned at a detention facility in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnamese government has yet to release any evidence substantiating Mr. Nguyen's arrest despite repeated requests by Rep. Walters. To date, no formal charges have been filed against Mr. Nguyen. He is not allowed access to a lawyer or his family and U.S. embassy staff may only visit him once a month. Rep. W… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://walters.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-mimi-walters-seeks-answers-regarding-sexual-exploitation-children Rep. Mimi Walters Seeks Answers Regarding Sexual Exploitation of Children on Periscope 2018-10-29 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Mimi Walters W000820 walters.house.gov     legacy October 29, 2018 (202) 225-5611 Rep. Mimi Walters Seeks Answers Regarding Sexual Exploitation of Children on Periscope Washington, DC Today, Rep. Mimi Walters (R-California) released the following statement regarding a letter sent to Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey requesting answers about the company's policies to protect children on its platforms. Earlier this year, media reports detailed the exploitation of children through live online broadcast apps, including Twitter's Periscope. On September 5, 2018, Rep. Walters questioned Mr. Dorsey regarding Twitter's stated zero tolerance policy toward child exploitation, and additional actions necessary to combat this problem. Rep. Walters remains deeply concerned about Twitter's reliance on user abuse reports, which are insufficient to block inappropriate Periscope broadcasts, particularly private broadcasts. While Mr. Dorsey assured Congress that Twitter would increase monitoring procedures on Periscope, Rep. Walters' letter follows up on the critical areas in need of improvement. Read the full letter here. Said Congresswoman Walters, Protecting our children from online predators must be a top priority for all Internet companies, including social media platforms. Twitter's Periscope app is reportedly used to exploit children, some as young as nine years old. Twitter must take immediate action to improve its Periscope monitoring efforts in order to eliminate child exploitation on its platform. I look forward to Twitter's prompt response to these urgent questions as I continue my work to protect children. Walters represents California's 45th District and serves on the House Energy & Commerce and House Ethics Committees. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://calvert.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-calvert-and-issa-praise-funding-new-fire-emergency-response-station Reps. Calvert and Issa Praise Funding for New Fire Emergency Response Station at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton 2018-10-26 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Ken Calvert C000059 calvert.house.gov calvert https://calvert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) and Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-49) praised the announcement by the U.S. Navy that it will be funding the construction of a new Fire Emergency Response Station at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The Navy is providing $15.5 million for the construction of the new fire station. "Our Marines at Camp Pendleton deserve to have the emergency response protection from a modern fire station," said Rep. Calvert. "I'm tremendously pleased that the Navy is responding to an overdue need to replace and update fire stations for the Camp Pendleton Fire Department. There is more work to be done to ensure our Marines at Camp Pendleton enjoy the latest force protection, but this project is a great start." "Camp Pendleton is a place without peer," said Rep. Issa. "For decades, the outstanding Marines who call it home have consistently set a new and better standard for valor, loyalty and service to our nation. When they are given the tools they need, they perform magnificently. I trust that this much-needed resource will give them the protections they need and deserve." The new Fire Emergency Response Station will be used by the Camp Pendleton Fire Department and replaces a facility that was constructed in 1943, is outdated and beyond its useful economic and functional life. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:08:35Z
https://calvert.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-calvert-and-issa-praise-funding-new-fire-emergency-response-station-marine Reps. Calvert and Issa Praise Funding for New Fire Emergency Response Station at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton 2018-10-26 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Ken Calvert C000059 calvert.house.gov     legacy Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) and Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-49) praised the announcement by the U.S. Navy that it will be funding the construction of a new Fire Emergency Response Station at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The Navy is providing $15.5 million for the construction of the new fire station. Our Marines at Camp Pendleton deserve to have the emergency response protection from a modern fire station, said Rep. Calvert. I'm tremendously pleased that the Navy is responding to an overdue need to replace and update fire stations for the Camp Pendleton Fire Department. There is more work to be done to ensure our Marines at Camp Pendleton enjoy the latest force protection, but this project is a great start. "Camp Pendleton is a place without peer, said Rep. Issa. For decades, the outstanding Marines who call it home have consistently set a new and better standard for valor, loyalty and service to our nation. When they are given the tools they need, they perform magnificently. I trust that this much-needed resource will give them the protections they need and deserve." The new Fire Emergency Response Station will be used by the Camp Pendleton Fire Department and replaces a facility that was constructed in 1943, is outdated and beyond its useful economic and functional life. On October 5, 2018, Rep. Calvert sent a letter to the Navy requesting Fiscal Year 2019 funding to address the fire station deficiencies at Camp Pendleton. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://cook.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cook-applauds-capture-of-mail-bombing-suspect-condemns Congressman Cook Applauds Capture of Mail Bombing Suspect, Condemns Political Violence 2018-10-26 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Paul Cook C001094 cook.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON This past week, at least 12 pipe-bombs have been sent to the homes of prominent political and media figures. Law enforcement apprehended a man in connection to this act of terrorism earlier this morning. Congressman Cook released the following statement after the arrest: This is a very precarious time in our nation's history. In the past several years, we've seen an alarming increase in politically-motivated acts of violence. Whether physical intimidation of elected officials, a shooter opening fire on members of Congress on a baseball field, or, in this case, an attempted mail bombing campaign, these acts are despicable and must be condemned in the strongest terms. I'm grateful none of the mail bomb devices detonated and that no one was injured. I commend the swift work of local, state, and national law enforcement in apprehending the suspect quickly. Let me be crystal clear: all politicians must condemn all acts of political violence. Only America's enemies benefit from our acts of self-destruction. Furthermore, all politicians must turn away fromspeech and imagery meant to incite violence, hatred, and unnecessary division. We have a duty to heal the wounds of our society. Our American allegiance, not our politics, must come first. We must return to the values and ideas of community and cooperation that made us the greatest nation on earth. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-mccarthy-on-the-strong-economic-growth-in-the-third-quarter Congressman McCarthy on the Strong Economic Growth in the Third Quarter of 2018 2018-10-26 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy Congressman Kevin McCarthyreleased the following statement on the strong rate of economic growth in the third quarter of 2018: The American economy continues to boom and all Americans are feeling the results. Our economy has grown at a rate of more than 3% in back-to-back quartersand last quarter's growth exceeded 4%. Strong economic growth is a sign that America's businesses, communities, and workers are prospering. It is far from the only sign. Unemployment is at its lowest rate since 1969, the year America went to the Moon. The economy has created 4.2 million jobs since President Trump's election in November 2016, fueled by a Republican policy agenda of tax cuts, deregulation, and freeing up access to capital. Because of Republicans' agenda, the manufacturing sector is adding jobs at the strongest rate since the 1990s. Our economy is producing the kind of high-quality jobs that support families, communities, and the middle class as a whole. The world is taking notice of America's economic success story. Earlier this month, the World Economic Forum named the United States the most competitive country in the world for the first time in a decade, calling America an innovation powerhouse.' Strong economic growth is more than just a number. It is the product of American communities and families that are regaining their confidence. The Democrats don't want to talk about it. But the Republican Congress will continue working on solutions that protect and prolong our prosperity. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://rohrabacher.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rohrabacher-calls-for-civility-end-to-violence-and-harassment-in Rohrabacher calls for civility, end to violence and harassment in politics 2018-10-26 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Dana Rohrabacher R000409 rohrabacher.house.gov     legacy HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA On reports that authorities have arrested a person suspected of mailing explosives to several Democratic politicians, Congressman Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) issued the following statement: Thank you to the federal, state, and local law enforcement officials who so quickly caught the person they believe sent explosives to current and former Democrat politicians, and to the Secret Service agents and U.S. Postal Service workers who flagged and intercepted many of these packages before they were delivered. Their work undoubtedly saved lives. We trust that anyone else who may have been involved in these heinous actions will be caught and brought to justice swiftly. I call on my fellow Republicans to condemn these acts of attempted violence on Democrats and call on my Democrat colleagues to condemn the harassment and intimidation many of the extreme elements in their party have imposed on Republicans throughout our country over recent months. This all must stop. We must return to civil discourse and encourage everyone we know to engage in peaceful demonstration against policies with which they disagree. Political violence must not become the norm in America. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://denham.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2924 Rep. Denham reminds constituents that help with the federal government is available through his office 2018-10-25 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Jeffrey Denham D000612 denham.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON The process of getting assistance from a government agency is often difficult and in many cases ends in frustration with no resolution. However, there is help. The office of U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) has long offered assistance to constituents needing someone to intervene on their behalf on a variety of issues including (but not limited to) veteran's affairs, immigration, Social Security and issues with the Internal Revenue Service. Rep. Denham and his staff recently helped a local veteran get the VA benefits he earned a story that was featured in Rep. Denham's weekly e-newsletter. The following is an excerpt from his story: Upon leaving the service, Larry (Hite) was told that he would be taken care of in terms of his benefits including his medical care. During his unemployment, Larry used his VA card very few times and stopped using it once he was employed again. However, when Larry fractured his wrist and turned to the VA for treatment, he was told that he no longer qualified for VA benefits. Upon a recommendation from a friend who had received similar help, Larry decided to contact my office. Almost two weeks to the day later, I got a call from the VA,' said Larry. He received new benefits that aligned with the changes in the law and received the treatment that any veteran deserves. To read Mr. Hite's full story, click here. Constituents of the 10th congressional district in need of assistance are encouraged to contact Rep. Denham's Modesto office at 209-579-5458 or visit his website at https://denham.house.gov/constituent-services/casework/. To subscribe to Rep. Denham's weekly e-newsletter, visit https://denham.house.gov/contact/subscribe.htm 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://denham.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2929 Rep. Denham follows-up on Homeless Roundtable with meeting at H.O.S.T. House in Patterson 2018-10-25 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Jeffrey Denham D000612 denham.house.gov     legacy U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) today hosted a follow-up meeting to his August roundtable addressing the ongoing homelessness crisis that's plaguing communities across the Central Valley. Rep. Denham is working in Congress to pass legislation to fight homelessness in the Valley including H.R. 5339, the Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2018 along with Rep. Yarmuth (D-KY) to reauthorize and expand homeless youth services. Following the event, Rep. Denham and local officials served meals to those in need at the H.O.S.T. (Helping Others Sleep Tonight) House. Homelessness in the Central Valley is a crisis, said Rep. Denham. All levels of government need to come together to work alongside our faith-based community and local shelters. The event comes on the heels of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's announcement of over $330,000 in housing assistance for persons with disabilities and over $115,000 in rental assistance for homeless veterans in San Joaquin County. Rep. Denham's August roundtable in Modesto saw local elected officials, community activists, and citizens alike come together to explore innovative solutions to the homelessness crisis in California's 10th Congressional District. Homelessness continues to be a significant problem in the Central Valley and the number of homeless individuals in California has increased the last three consecutive years. In addition to his legislative efforts on Runaway and Homeless Youth program funding, Rep. Denham has cosponsored H.R. 4099, the Homeless Veteran Families Act, H.R. 2069, the Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities Act, to help homeless veterans and help provide important residency options for foster children. Congressman Denham has long been a champion of Runaway and Homeless Youth programs, spearheading an effort to save funding for expiring Transition Living Program (TLP) and Maternity Group Home (MGH) grants last year. The effort was successful and, as a result, organizations like the Center for Human … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/leader-mccarthy-on-congress-action-to-counter-foreign-aggression Congressman McCarthy on Congress' Action to Counter Foreign Aggression 2018-10-25 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy The 115th Congress has taken unprecedented steps to secure our nation and defend its citizens from foreign aggression. Congressman Kevin McCarthyreleased the following statement on the House's work to ensure a stronger and safer America: Congress has taken large strides to counter global threats to the United States and our interests. The days of leading from behind and undermining our military are behind us. Working closely with the Trump Administration, the House is making sure that adversaries such as China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran are held accountable for their aggression. These regimes are facing strong consequences for technology theft, election interference, ballistic missile development, and other acts that threaten our security and sovereignty. For the first time in 25 years, Congress overhauled how the federal government regulates foreign investment to protect against the Chinese threat. The Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act closed loopholes in our system so China can no longer acquire sensitive advanced technologies and simultaneously undermine our defense industrial base. Through the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act,' which was signed into law, North Korea, Iran, and Russia face intense and expansive sanctions that derail their ability to harm America and Americans. The House also passed the Otto Warmbier North Korea Sanctions Act' which would strengthen Congress' oversight of sanctions on North Korea. The House's sanctions and other measures have made America's position clear: We will work aggressively to protect our interests and prevent aggression by foreign powers. Additional Sanctions Legislation: H.R. 1644 - Korean Interdiction and Modernization of Sanctions. PASSED. H.R. 390 - Iraq and Syria Genocide Emergency Relief. PASSED. H.R. 3329 - Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act. PASSED. H.R. 3342 - Sanctioning Hizballah's Illicit Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act. PASSED. H.R. 1698 - Iran Ballistic Missiles and Internationa… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://denham.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2909 Denham-supported opioid epidemic bill signed into law 2018-10-24 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Jeffrey Denham D000612 denham.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Today, President Donald Trump signed into law H.R. 6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, which U.S. Rep. Denham supported and includes over 90 U.S. House provisions to address the opioid crisis. It's time we eliminate the stigma surrounding opioid addiction, said Rep. Denham. "This bill will provide treatment, keep our community safe and prevent future addictions across the Valley. Opioid abuse and deaths in the Central Valley have risen sharply in recent years. The number of deaths per year in San Joaquin County is significantly higher than the rest of the state, and Stanislaus County has more opioid prescriptions on file than there are people living in the county. H.R. 6 is the first comprehensive federal law to address the opioid crisis, and it empowers our healthcare and treatment systems, physicians, law enforcement, and community to fight this crisis head on. H.R. 6 helps fight the opioid crisis by: improving access to recovery centers; encouraging non-addictive alternatives to treat pain and improving methods to identify at-risk patients; providing law enforcement tools to remove drugs from our community; and cracking down on foreign shipments of illicit drugs, such as fentanyl. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 116 people die every day from an opioid overdose. The policies set forth in H.R. 6 will protect American communities and families from the dangers of opioid addiction. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://denham.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2910 Rep. Denham reminds constituents that help with the federal government is available through his office 2018-10-24 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Jeffrey Denham D000612 denham.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON The process of getting assistance from a government agency is often difficult and in many cases ends in frustration with no resolution. However, there is help. The office of U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) has long offered assistance to constituents needing someone to intervene on their behalf on a variety of issues including (but not limited to) veteran's affairs, immigration, Social Security and issues with the Internal Revenue Service. Rep. Denham and his staff recently helped a local veteran get the VA benefits he earned a story that was featured in Rep. Denham's weekly e-newsletter. The following is an excerpt from his story: Upon leaving the service, Larry (Hite) was told that he would be taken care of in terms of his benefits including his medical care. During his unemployment, Larry used his VA card very few times and stopped using it once he was employed again. However, when Larry fractured his wrist and turned to the VA for treatment, he was told that he no longer qualified for VA benefits. Upon a recommendation from a friend who had received similar help, Larry decided to contact my office. Almost two weeks to the day later, I got a call from the VA,' said Larry. He received new benefits that aligned with the changes in the law and received the treatment that any veteran deserves. To read Mr. Hite's full story, click here. Constituents of the 10th congressional district in need of assistance are encouraged to contact Rep. Denham's Modesto office at 209-579-5458 or visit his website at https://denham.house.gov/constituent-services/casework/. To subscribe to Rep. Denham's weekly e-newsletter, visit https://denham.house.gov/contact/subscribe.htm 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/landmark-legislation-to-curb-opioid-crisis-signed-into-law Landmark Legislation to Curb Opioid Crisis Signed Into Law 2018-10-24 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy Today President Trump signed The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6), the most comprehensive legislation to combat America's opioid epidemic. Congressman Kevin McCarthy released the following statement: Today marks another monumental step in the fight to end the deadliest drug epidemic in world history, which claims over 100 lives every single day. To give America the best chance to beat back the opioid crisis, Congress stood together and passed a landmark legislative initiative. Today President Trump signed that bill into law. The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act aids in the prevention and treatment of addiction, and fights the flow of fentanyl into our communities. I thank my colleagues on both sides of the aisle and both sides of the Capitol for working to bring about the most comprehensive legislative approach to the opioid crisis in history. And I thank President Trump and his administration for their steadfast support throughout this journey. Rest assured, our work to end the scourge of drugs does not end today. We will not stop until drug addiction, overdoses, and overdose deaths are relegated to history. BACKGROUND ON PREVIOUS CONGRESSIONAL ACTION TO COMBAT OPIOID EPIDEMIC: Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act: First major federal action against addiction in almost 40 years. Authorized over $181 million to respond to the opioid epidemic, and increased access to prevention and treatment programs. 21st Century Cures Act: $1 billion in grants for states over two years to fight the opioid epidemic. Omnibus: $4 billion appropriated in 2018 to combat the opioid crisis. Defense-Labor-HHS appropriations package: $6.7 billion to combat the opioid crisis and support recovery. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://knight.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2357 Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act Signed into Law 2018-10-24 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Steve Knight K000387 knight.house.gov     legacy On Wednesday, October 24, 2018, President Trump signed into law H.R. 6, the SUPPORT Patients and Communities Act, a comprehensive bill to overhaul and strengthen policies to help combat the opioid epidemic and improve treatment options for patients suffering from addiction and abuse. Included in the legislation are provisions from H.R. 6902, the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act, introduced by Representative Steve Knight (R-CA) in Septemberand which originated in the Recovery Home Certification Act.The Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act will create criminal penalties for individuals who give or take payments for referrals, also known as patient brokering, to treatment facilities or sober homes. By offering the opportunity to profit from referrals, these illicit kickbacks create a perverse incentive for bad actors to keep individuals seeking recovery from addiction trapped in an endless churn of addiction and treatment. Patient brokering is usually tied to fraudulent treatment and housing. "For many people who suffer from addiction, the road to recovery is a long and difficult one."said Rep. Knight"These individuals need all the support they can get in order to get their lives back on track, and it was incredibly disturbing to me when I heard reports of individuals exploiting patients for personal profit. This is morally reprehensible, and it's time that our laws reflect that. By creating penalties for individuals who abuse recovery home resources for their own gain, we will help ensure that patients who do seek help can be confident that their health and well-being will be the first priority of care givers." H.R. 6 includes a broad swath of other measures to turn the tide against the opioid epidemic, including the expansion of access to substance use disorder services in Medicaid, the establishment of a student loan forgiveness program for medical practitioners who specialize in addiction treatment, and the creation of a new type of comprehensive opioid recovery centers for integrated recovery support serv… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://rohrabacher.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/press-release-rohrabacher-statement-regarding-discrimination-against Press Release - Rohrabacher statement regarding discrimination against Asian-Americans in higher education 2018-10-24 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Dana Rohrabacher R000409 rohrabacher.house.gov     legacy HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA Congressman Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) today sent a letter to Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos regarding the enduring problem of discrimination against Asian-Americans in higher education admissions. Rohrabacher, who fought to correct this problem during the early years of his career, issued the following statement amidst allegations that Harvard University was engaged in practices that perpetuated this injustice several decades later: Asian-Americans have been dealing with unfair admissions practices at America's universities and colleges for too long. This problem goes back decades. In fact, when I first entered Congress in 1989, several of my constituents brought it to my attention and we worked together to spur the Department of Education to expedite its civil rights investigations into the issue. Those investigations found that several colleges were indeed employing selection methods, such as quotas, that unfairly inhibited Asian-Americans in the process. Clearly, there is more work to be done. It is shameful that this is not resolved, and the children of Asian-Americans are still dealing with admissions criteria that limits their opportunities. I plan to meet with Education Secretary Betsy DeVos regarding the Department's assessment of the current state of the Asian-American experience in college admissions and will call for a report to inform us on what policy remedies may be appropriate. #################### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://walters.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/historic-opioid-law-contains-important-provisions-orange-county Historic Opioid Law Contains Important Provisions for Orange County Championed by Rep. Mimi Walters 2018-10-24 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Mimi Walters W000820 walters.house.gov     legacy October 24, 2018 (202) 225-5611 Historic Opioid Law Contains Important Provisions for Orange County Championed by Rep. Mimi Walters Washington, DC Today, Rep. Mimi Walters (R-California) released the following statement regarding enactment of H.R. 6, the Support for Patients and Communities Act. This historic bipartisan, bicameral legislation includes language modeled after two bills championed by Rep. Walters to help Orange County residents battling addiction. Rep. Walters' IMD CARE Act, which expands access to inpatient substance use disorder treatment for Medicaid recipients, is included in H.R. 6. The Orange County Board of Supervisors and several medical and government organizations endorsed Rep. Walters' bill, identifying it as one of the most critical policy changes needed to end the opioid epidemic. Learn more about the IMD CARE Act, Section 5052, here. The Ensuring Access to Quality Sober Living Act, a bill coauthored by Rep. Walters is also included in H.R. 6. This provision requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to establish best practices for operating recovery residences, commonly known as sober living facilities, to ensure patients receive the highest standard of substance addiction treatment. Learn more about the Ensuring Access to Quality Sober Living Act, Section 7031, here. Said Rep. Mimi Walters, Sadly, Orange County communities and families are not immune to the tragedies of the opioid crisis. A 2017 Orange County Health Care Agency report found that opioid dependence was the second leading cause of drug and alcohol-related hospitalizations in the County. Further, between 2013 and 2015, 56 percent of all opioid-related overdose deaths were the result of prescription opioid drugs. This landmark law is a bipartisan success that will save lives and improve safety in Orange County neighborhoods. The language modeled after my IMD CARE Act will improve access to addiction treatment programs for Medicaid recipients, while a provision I championed to provide best … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://denham.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2908 President signs Denham water storage legislation 2018-10-23 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Jeffrey Denham D000612 denham.house.gov     legacy Today, President Donald Trump signed into law legislation written by Rep. Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) to authorize financing of new water storage projects as part of America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (WRDA). With the signing of this bill into law, we are bringing water home to the Valley, said Rep. Denham. I've been fighting since day one in Washington to build more water storage for our farmers and neighbors. Today, we celebrate future generations having access to the water they need and deserve. Rep. Denham's New WATER Act provides financing for water projects throughout the western United States, including new reservoirs, below ground storage projects, recycling and desalination projects. For Sites Reservoir alone, this policy will save hundreds of millions of dollars in construction costs and significantly lower prices for water users. In California and across the west, this means billions of dollars saved as we build the necessary infrastructure to capture the plentiful run-off from the Sierras which can be used to irrigate the Valley and save for the dry years. During the rains of 2017, we saw how our inadequate storage quickly filled reservoirs, wasting water, and led to flooding and levee breaches issues Rep. Denham secured language for in the WRDA bill. Additionally, the bill enhances long-delayed and badly needed local flood protection for more than 50,000 Valley residents. Rep. Denham hosted the highest ranking civilian responsible for water infrastructure in the Army Corps of Engineers, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, Rickey R.D. James, in Manteca last week to ensure quick completion of ongoing construction and prioritization of the projects in the bill. The Army Corps is responsible for managing these projects and R.D. James saw firsthand how critical water infrastructure is in Stanislaus and San Joaquin County, including the levees near Manteca that were breached in 2017. These levees are currently being restored with federal funding. To build upon these infrastructure improve… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congress-historic-efforts-to-reduce-washington-s-regulatory-burden Congress Historic Efforts to Reduce Washingtons Regulatory Burden 2018-10-23 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy Throughout the 115th Congress the House of Representatives produced results that are making our country stronger and more prosperous. Some of this Congress's first actions included historic regulatory repeal and reform. Congressman Kevin McCarthyreleased the following statement on the work to rein in burdensome regulations: Prior to 2017, the Congressional Review Act (CRA) had only been used once to repeal a regulation promulgated by the Executive Branch. At the start of this Congress, Republicans used the CRA process to repeal 17 Obama-era regulations. Eliminating these regulations saved the economy $4.1 billion in costs. Together with the Trump Administration, the regulatory relief on American businesses, farmers and ranchers, and workers has been unprecedented. Just last week, the Trump Administration announced its regulatory reform efforts have saved American families and businesses $23 billion in Fiscal Year 2018.' In fact, for every one new regulation implemented, twelve were repealed. When Republicans promised to drain the swamp, that meant taking undue power away from Washington bureaucrats who never face the voters and giving it back to the American people and their elected representatives. Congress will continue to defend Americans from harmful regulations. Background: Regulatory Repeal Through the Congressional Review Act Right out of the gate, this conference fundamentally reformed our regulatory state. After years of Barack Obama's executive overreach, we voted to repeal 17 regulations that were imposed by executive action fiat. 1. Stream Buffer Rule (H.J. Res. 38) would have saddled mines with unnecessary regulations, putting up to 64% of America's coal reserves off limits and threatening between 40,000 to 70,000 mining jobs. Passed 228-194 with 4 Democrats, signed by President Trump. 2. SEC Disclosure Rule for Resource Extraction (H.J. Res. 41) would have put an unreasonable compliance burden on publicly traded American energy companies, putting them at a disadvantage to foreign-owned businesses. P… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RepDevinNunes/~3/2fTCChMAUFo/a-big-win-in-california-water-wars.html A Big Win in the California Water Wars 2018-10-22 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Devin Nunes N000181 feedproxy.google.com     legacy President Trump signed a presidential memorandumthat will significantly improve California's water supply, particularly in the San Joaquin Valley. The president's action will remove bureaucratic obstacles that will enable more water to be directed toward Valley farmers, families, and communities. Having watched the Valley's water crisis deepen for many years, I can say this is the most meaningful presidential action on the issue in decades. Along with other Republican congressmen, I joined President Trump for the signing ceremony. To watch video of the signing, click on the video below. To watch video of my remarks at the signing, click on the video below. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://valadao.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398626 Valadao Announces Emergency Community Water Assistance Grant to Stratford Community 2018-10-22 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA David Valadao V000129 valadao.house.gov     legacy Today, U.S. Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) announced the community of Stratford, California as the recipient of federal grant funding to ensure the community has access to an adequate, clean water supply. share: f t HANFORD - Today, U.S. Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) announced the community of Stratford, California as the recipient of federal grant funding to ensure the community has access to an adequate, clean water supply. The Emergency Community Water Assistance Grant, totaling $1,000,000, is administered by the Office of Rural Development, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. USDA Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants help eligible communities, such as Stratford, prepare, or recover from, an emergency that threatens the availability of safe, reliable drinking water. Following notification from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Representative David G. Valadao stated, "After two public wells failed in Stratford this past August, ensuring the community had the funding needed to repair their water infrastructure was absolutely critical." He went on, As I continue working to improve our water infrastructure, I am pleased this community will have access to a clean, safe, and reliable water supply." Since being elected, Congressman David G. Valadao has introduced five separate pieces of legislation to improve water availability in the western United States. In the 115th Congress, Congressman Valadao introduced and passed through the U.S. House of Representatives, H.R. 23, the Gaining Responsibility on Water (GROW) Act which aims to expand our water infrastructure and allow for more water conveyance while protecting the water rights of users across the state. Most recently, Congressman Valadao worked with the Administration to move forward with Executive Actions to expedite biological opinions for the Central Valley Project and the California Sta… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://calvert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-calvert-praises-epa-clean-air-funding-california Rep. Calvert Praises EPA Clean Air Funding for California 2018-10-22 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Ken Calvert C000059 calvert.house.gov calvert https://calvert.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) praised the announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that it awarded $9.6 million in Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) grants to public and private partners in California. "I have proudly supported increased funding for the EPA's DERA grant program because the resources make a real impact in improving our air quality in Southern California," said Rep. Calvert. "As Chairman of the Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee, I have and I will continue to make DERA funding and improved air quality a priority for all Americans." According to the EPA, the funds will be used to retrofit and replace old, polluting diesel vehicles and equipment, including school buses, heavy-duty trucks, tractors and port equipment. The DERA leverages public and private funds to reduce emissions from the most polluting diesel sources. The 2018 DERA grants awarded to California will fund the following projects in Southern California: California Air Resources Board (CARB) received $435,149 to replace 5 heavy-duty school buses with all-electric alternatives throughout California. The funds will be combined with $379,516 in matching funds from CARB, and $1,280,000 in cost-shared funds from participating fleets. City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (LAHD), Port of Los Angeles received $279,750 to replace four older Tier 2 diesel engines on two tugboats operating in San Pedro Bay, with cleaner Tier 4 engines. The project will also replace one diesel sweeper at the Port of Los Angeles with two cleaner Tier 4 engines. The funds will be combined with $544,250 in matching funds from LAHD and partners. Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) received $674,865 to replace three diesel-powered shuttle buses with zero-emission, battery-electric buses. The funds will be combined with $824,835 in cost-shared funds from United Airlines. South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) received a total of $2,321,023 for two projects. SCAQMD received $719,500 to replace an older… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:08:35Z
https://denham.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2907 In Case You Missed It: Rep. Denham honors local veterans, submits 21 new videos to Library of Congress Veterans History Project 2018-10-22 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Jeffrey Denham D000612 denham.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) recently hosted a reception at the Manteca VFW Hall to honor the 32 veterans who shared their stories of service as part of the Library of Congress Veterans History Project. Karen Lloyd, director of the Veterans History Project for the Library of Congress, was present to accept the most recent installment of 21 videos and meet the Central Valley veterans featured in them. As a veteran myself, it's been an honor sitting down to hear these stories from local men and women who have worn the cloth of this nation, said Rep. Denham. This event was about saying thank you.' WATCH THE HIGHLIGHT VIDEO HERE The Veterans History Project, created through an act of Congress in 2000, invites veterans from conflicts ranging from World War I to the Iraq war to share their story through audio or visual interviews, memoirs or photographic documentation for archival with the Library of Congress. Rep. Denham and his staff have recorded stories from 32 Central Valley veterans, with excerpts from shared on Rep. Denham's Facebook, Instagram and YouTube pages as part of his Thank-a-Vet Thursday (#TVT) initiative. Rep. Denham's #TVT social media initiative aims to increase awareness of the sacrifices and good works of veterans in our communities and to thank them for their service. He invites and encourages others at home in California and across the country to join him in using #TVT to thank our nation's veterans and share the great history of our nation's armed services and service members. To view all of Rep. Denham's #TVT tributes, click here. For photos from the event, click here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://cook.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cook-co-sponsors-bill-to-fund-border-wall Rep. Cook Co-Sponsors Bill to Fund Border Wall 2018-10-19 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Paul Cook C001094 cook.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC Today, Rep. Paul Cook (R-Apple Valley) signed on as a co-sponsor for HR 7059, the Build the Wall, Enforce the Law Act of 2018. The bill, which was introduced by House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield), contains several provisions to combat illegal immigration and includes $23.4 billion in new funding to provide border security and fully fund a border wall between the US and Mexico. In addition to providing border wall funding, the bill also includes a provision which would rein in municipalities that fail to comply with federal immigration laws and provide sanctuary for dangerous criminals who are here illegally. Under this bill, those jurisdictions would lose eligibility for certain federal grants. HR 7059 also includes Kate's Law, legislation that would raise the maximum sentences for criminal aliens who illegally reenter the United States to between 10 years and 25 years in federal prison, depending on the alien's criminal history. In addition, this bill ensures that alien gang members are kept off our streets by barring them from coming to the United States and detaining and removing them if they are criminal gang members or participate in gang activity. The bill makes it clear that criminal alien gang members are not eligible for immigration benefits, such as asylum, special immigrant juvenile status, and temporary protected status. Rep. Cook said, This legislation provides comprehensive border security by fully funding a border wall and ensuring that we're not only stopping dangerous criminals from coming here illegally, but we're also bringing to justice the ones who are already here. As the founder of the Stop Sanctuary Laws Caucus, I'm especially happy to see that this bill sends a clear message to local jurisdictions that they can't thumb their nose at federal immigration laws. I thank Leader McCarthy for introducing this legislation and am pleased to be a co-sponsor. The full text of the bill can be found here. A member of the House Armed Services, Natural Resources, and Fo… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://denham.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2906 POTUS Responds to Rep. Denham’s call to save Central Valley Water 2018-10-19 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Jeffrey Denham D000612 denham.house.gov     legacy Immediately following this morning's visit to Manteca by Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Rickey R.D. James to discuss flood protection and Sacramento's planned water grab, U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) joined the president in Arizona to announce executive action to bring more water to the Valley. My number one priority has always been to deliver more water to the Central Valley, said Rep. Denham. This order will reduce regulatory burdens and promote more efficient environmental reviews of California water storage projects, ensuring that Valley farmers and residents have a supply of water for generations to come. This order directly addresses hydroelectric relicensing like what is currently happening at Don Pedro and requires agencies to consider local plans like the Tuolumne River Management Plan developed by Modesto and Turlock Irrigation Districts. This process has been held up by Sacramento Bureaucrats who are using the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to shut down hydropower generation and drastically increase flows on the Tuolumne River by essentially holding the Department of Energy, Department of Interior and Department of Agriculture hostage through the hydropower relicensing process as they try to flush large amounts of our usable water into the ocean.Earlier this year, Rep. Denham also released an animated video on NMFS Sacramento's dangerous power grab, which can be viewed here. The president's order alsoestablishes timeliness for environmental reviews of infrastructure projects by creating a single federal authority to approve new water projects in support of the Central Valley Project. This will supplement legislation authored by Rep. Denhamto support innovative financing opportunities for water projects throughout the western United States.Rep. Denham'sNew WATER Act(H.R. 434) passed the Senate on Oct. 10, 2018 as part ofAmerica's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018(WRDA) will be signed into law as early as next week. Eligible projects include new reservoirs, below … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-republicans-welcome-trump-action-on-western-water House Republicans Welcome Trump Action on Western Water 2018-10-19 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy Congressman Kevin McCarthyand Representatives Devin Nunes (CA-22), David Valadao (CA-21), Jeff Denham (CA-10), Ken Calvert (CA-42), Tom McClintock (CA-4), and Doug LaMalfa (CA-1) released the following statement today on President Trump's executive memorandum on western water: The President's announcement is an immense relief for the farmers and families of the San Joaquin Valley and communities across California. Due to the actions of environmental extremists and overzealous bureaucrats, California has been suffering from a years-long water crisis that has wreaked havoc in Central Valley farming communities that feed tens of millions of Americans. Productive land has gone fallow and farmworkers have lost their jobs. Communities across California have also been devastated as senseless government regulations have mandated that billions of gallons of water be flushed out to the ocean and wasted. Now, with this executive action, there is a strict timetable for rewriting the biological opinions that lie at the root of the water crisis. This executive action also prioritizes building critical projects to expand water storage in our state so that we can store more water during wet years for use in dry years. We commend President Trump for taking decisive action today that will build on the success of the WIIN Act, cut through bureaucratic roadblocks, address Sacramento's radical water grab, and increase the water supply to farms and communities across the state. California families can now rest assured that help is on the way. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://knight.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2335 Knight, Walden Discuss Opioid Epidemic in Simi Valley 2018-10-19 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Steve Knight K000387 knight.house.gov     legacy On Friday, October 19, 2018, Representative Steve Knight (R-CA) hosted a special event at Clinicas del Camino Real in Simi Valley with Representative Greg Walden (R-CA), Chairman of the House Energy & Commerce Committee. The two Congressman highlighted several key initiatives being undertaken in Congress to address the ongoing opioid epidemic, as well as local and private sector practices to assist in the effort. The event comprised of a tour of the facility, discussions with care providers, and a media availability period. In the 115th Congress, Congress passed the two-year Bipartisan Budget Act, which provided a 2-year extension of the Community Health Center fund at $3.8 billion for FY18 and $4.0 billion for FY19. This account is one source of funds for the $396 million in grants to support substance use disorder and mental health treatment services at community health centers and rural health clinics. This September, Congress passed H.R. 6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, a bipartisan bill that expands access to substance use disorder services in Medicaid, creates a student loan forgiveness program for medical practitioners who specialize in addiction treatment, and establishes of a new type of comprehensive opioid recovery centers for integrated recovery support services. H.R. 6 also includes Rep. Knight's bill, the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act of 2018, which increases criminal penalties for those who engage in patient brokering to profit off of those who are battling addiction and seeking help recovering. "The opioid epidemic isn't specific to any income range, race, region, or political ideology."said Rep. Knight"My years in LAPD gave me first-hand experience of the devastation addiction and drug abuse can cause to a family and a community. Chairman Walden has provided exemplary leadership in championing many innovative and forward think policies that can save lives. I want to thank him for taking the time to come out to our district today and for his continued leadership in t… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/house-republicans-welcome-executive-action-on-western-water Rep. McClintock and House Republicans Welcome Executive Action on Western Water 2018-10-19 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Tom McClintock M001177 mcclintock.house.gov mcclintock https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases scraper House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) and Representatives Devin Nunes (CA-22), David G. Valadao (CA-21), Jeff Denham (CA-10), Ken Calvert (CA-42), Tom McClintock (CA-4), and Doug LaMalfa (CA-1) released the following statement today on President Trump's executive memorandum on western water: "The President's announcement is an immense relief for the farmers and families of the San Joaquin Valley and communities across California. Due to the actions of environmental extremists and overzealous bureaucrats, California has been suffering from a years-long water crisis that has wreaked havoc in Central Valley farming communities that feed tens of millions of Americans. Productive land has gone fallow and farmworkers have lost their jobs. Communities across California have also been devastated as senseless government regulations have mandated that billions of gallons of water be flushed out to the ocean and wasted. Now, with this executive action, there is a strict timetable for rewriting the biological opinions that lie at the root of the water crisis. This executive action also prioritizes building critical projects to expand water storage in our state so that we can store more water during wet years for use in dry years. We commend President Trump for taking decisive action today that will build on the success of the WIIN Act, cut through bureaucratic roadblocks, address Sacramento's radical water grab, and increase the water supply to farms and communities across the state. California families can now rest assured that help is on the way." 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:08:35Z
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RepDevinNunes/~3/A-eAKUR9MEQ/academy-night-2018.html Academy Night 2018 2018-10-18 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Devin Nunes N000181 feedproxy.google.com     legacy skip to main | skip to sidebar Thursday, October 18, 2018 Academy Night 2018 Last night I was honored to visit with students, parents, and military leaders at my U.S. Service Academy Night in Clovis. Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the evening. If you or someone you know is interested in a military academy education, please visit this link on my website. The nomination deadline is November 15. Posted by Rep. Devin Nunes at Thursday, October 18, 2018 Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest Older Post Home Search This Blog Share | Blog Archive 2018 (19) October (2) Academy Night 2018 Media stalks Nunes family again September (3) August (2) July (3) June (3) May (1) April (3) March (1) February (1) 2017 (11) December (1) September (1) August (1) July (2) May (2) April (1) March (2) January (1) 2016 (27) December (1) November (2) October (1) September (3) August (2) July (1) June (3) May (4) April (3) March (2) February (2) January (3) 2015 (42) December (2) November (5) October (4) September (4) August (3) July (3) June (3) May (3) April (4) March (2) February (5) January (4) 2014 … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://cook.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cook-sires-call-for-release-of-political-prisoners-in-nicaragua-and Cook, Sires Call for Release of Political Prisoners in Nicaragua and Venezuela 2018-10-17 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Paul Cook C001094 cook.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Today, Rep. Paul Cook (CA-08), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee's Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, and Rep. Albio Sires (NJ-08), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, issued the following statement on recent events involving political prisoners in Nicaragua and Venezuela: Chairman Cook and Ranking Member Sires: We are deeply troubled by continued oppression by the Nicaraguan and Venezuelan regimes against peaceful demonstrators. Arbitrary detention, disappearances, and torture tactics routinely used by the Castro regime in Cuba are also happening at alarming rates in Nicaragua and Venezuela. This past weekend, Nicaraguan National Police beat and arrested at least 26 demonstrators who were peacefully calling for the Ortega-Murillo regime to step down. In Venezuela, the Maduro regime is holding at least 250 political prisoners, including opposition deputy Juan Requesens, and opposition activist Fernando Albn was murdered by Maduro's henchmen in the SEBIN. We vehemently condemn these actions and call for Nicaraguan and Venezuelan regimes to cease all arbitrary arrests, acts of violence, and torture against dissenting voices, immediately release all political prisoners, and restore democracy through free and fair elections. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://denham.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2897 Rep. Denham announces Stanislaus County pilot program for healthcare access 2018-10-17 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Jeffrey Denham D000612 denham.house.gov     legacy U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock), following 18 months of coordination with the California Medical Association (CMA) and the Stanislaus Medical Society, has developed a pilot program through the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to significantly improve access to healthcare for Medi-Cal patients in Stanislaus County. CMA's executive board recently voted to proceed with the project. Nearly 45 percent of Stanislaus County residents are currently enrolled in Medi-Cal but face major barriers to timely care; low reimbursement rates in the state of California have made it difficult for Valley physicians to see more Medi-Cal patients. Rep. Denham's pilot program will field-test the best Medicaid reimbursement strategies to incentivize more physicians to operate in areas with a high population of Medicaid enrollees, like California's Central Valley. This is the only model of its kind and is structured to be scalable for other communities with similar challenges across the Valley and the nation. Access is the biggest healthcare problem we have in the Central Valley, said Rep. Denham. This project will improve physician reimbursement rates and bring more doctors and better care to our community." CMA thanks Congressman Jeff Denham for his efforts to improve access to health care in Stanislaus County, said California Medical Association President David H. Aizuss, MD. His dedication to promoting an innovative Medicaid pilot program would increase the physician workforce in the Central Valley, improving access to care for thousands of Stanislaus residents and eventually for patients throughout the Medi-Cal program. The Stanislaus Medical Society applauds Congressman Jeff Denham's Medi-Cal pilot project, which is aimed at improving physician shortages and access to care for Medi-Cal patients in Stanislaus County. Nearly half of the residents of our county are enrolled in Medi-Cal, and while they have coverage, timely access to physicians has been a long-standing problem. We strongly support the twin goals o… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://denham.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2890 ICYMI: Rep. Denham brings EPA Acting Administrator to the Central Valley to fight Sacramento’s water grab 2018-10-12 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Jeffrey Denham D000612 denham.house.gov     legacy In case you missed it, U.S. Representative Jeff Denham brought the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Administrator to the Central Valley on Thursday to see firsthand the devastation that Sacramento's planned water grab would have on communities, farms and the economy. Rep. Denham and Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler visited weir traps on the Stanislaus River, hosted a field hearing with irrigation districts in Riverbank, and met with the local agriculture leaders at Stanislaus County Farm Bureau in Modesto. I'm fighting to protect the Central Valley from Sacramento's water grab and save our farms and communities, said Rep. Denham. I will continue to bring the administration here to see firsthand the damage this plan would have. EPA is working closely with California's farmers and landowners to help protect their valuable water resources and provide them greater certainty with respect to where federal jurisdiction begins and ends, said Acting Administrator Wheeler. Hearing directly from Californians and our Region 9 EPA staff is vital to our efforts to protect the public health, environment, and natural resources of this unique and beautiful region of our country. The EPA has authority under the Clean Water Act to stop Sacramento's radical water grab. The state's plan fails to meet Clean Water Act's sound, rigorous science standards for flow criteria, and the EPA commented on the last version of this plan, telling the State Water Resources Control Board that the science supporting Phase I of the Water Quality Control Plan for the Bay-Delta is deficient. Last month, Rep. Denham, along with Reps. Jim Costa (CA-16) and Tom McClintock (CA-04), sent a letter to the EPA asking them to enforce the Clean Water Act's requirement. Rep. Denham also recently sent a letter to the White House requesting the president take immediate action to stop Sacramento and has secured the support of Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue in combatting the state's Bay-Delta plan. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-mccarthy-introduces-build-the-wall-enforce-the-law-act Congressman McCarthy Introduces Build The Wall, Enforce The Law Act 2018-10-12 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy Congressman Kevin McCarthy released the following statement on the introduction of H.R. 7059, the Build the Wall, Enforce the Law Act of 2018: Full text of the legislation can be found here. For decades, America's inability to secure our borders and stop illegal immigration has encouraged millions to undertake a dangerous journey to come here in violation of our laws and created huge loopholes in the legal channels we use to welcome immigrants to our country. President Trump's election was a wakeup call to Washington. The American People want us to build the Wall and enforce the law. Today, I introduced legislation that commits the House to these goals. This bill combats sanctuary cities, transnational gangs like MS-13, human trafficking, and deadly drugs like fentanyl. It supports federal law enforcement like ICE. And it fully funds the Wall by appropriating the full amount requested by President Trump for its construction, bringing the total amount of funding to $25 billion. Maintaining strong borders is one of the basic responsibilities of any nation. For too long, America has failed in this responsibility. I encourage my colleagues to support this bill and recommit our nation to defending its borders. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://cook.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cook-announces-silver-valley-department-of-defense-education Rep. Cook Announces Silver Valley Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Grant 2018-10-11 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Paul Cook C001094 cook.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC Today, Rep. Paul Cook (R-Apple Valley) announced that the Silver Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) is set to receive a $1.25 million grant from the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). Cook had previously written a letter advocating for the grant. The Silver Valley Unified School District serves approximately 2,200 children in the High Desert. DoDEA operates schools for military-connected children on military bases in the US and overseas. DoDEA's annual grant program helps provide resources to military-connected local educational agencies (LEAs). Specifically, this grant will enhance and integrate technology in core curricular areas, improve educators' professional development, support the social and emotional needs of military students, and encourage students to participate in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs. Rep. Cook said, I was pleased to learn that the DoDEA awarded the Silver Valley Unified School District this substantial grant. Many military children face challenges due to family deployments and transitions, and this grant will provide Silver Valley with the means to assist its students with these difficulties. It's our duty to ensure that our servicemembers' children receive the highest quality educational opportunities possible, and this grant will help to accomplish that goal. A member of the House Armed Services, Natural Resources, and Foreign Affairs 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/congressman-mccarthy-visits-us-mexico-border Congressman McCarthy Visits U.S.-Mexico Border 2018-10-11 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy Congressman McCarthy spent time in El Paso, TX, with the brave men and women serving our country as Border Patrol agents. He received a tour of the U.S.Mexico border and was given an update on the progress being made to protect our border. Congressman McCarthy released the following statement about his trip: "Yesterday I toured the U.S.-Mexico border and talked to the Customs and Border Protection agents who defend it. "The Border Patrol agents I met are proud of the work they do. The El Paso sector where they work was the first to be patrolled by CBPit is where the legend of their agency began, with guards on horseback patrolling the border. "The 2,400 agents who defend this 268-mile stretch of border have a dangerous job. They make more than 150 arrests a day in the fight against drug smuggling, human trafficking, and violent gangs. "I came away from this meeting awed by the magnitude of the border and the bravery of the officers who patrol it. "I also came away with greater conviction of the need to support these officers by giving them the resources they need: More agents, technology, and most importantly the Wall. "You can read more about my bill to fully fund the Wallhere." NOTE:Last year alone, Border Patrol agents apprehended more than 300,000 people along the southern borderthat's 97% of the agency's total apprehensions. They interdicted 857,888 pounds of marijuana and 6,174 pounds of cocaine that were headed for our communities. They rescued 3,221 people and reported 294 deaths. Below are some photos of Congressman McCarthys visit: 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://rohrabacher.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rohrabacher-aborted-iss-mission-highlights-need-for-american-spacecraft Rohrabacher: Aborted ISS mission highlights need for American spacecraft for American astronauts 2018-10-11 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Dana Rohrabacher R000409 rohrabacher.house.gov     legacy HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA Congressman Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA), a senior member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, issued the following statement regarding today's aborted mission to the international space station due to the failure of one of the boosters on a Russian Soyuz MS-10 rocket: I have been noting problems with the Russian aerospace industrial base for many years. This launch failure and the recent problems with the drill hole in the spacecraft on the ISS raise my concerns to a new level. I am grateful that all on board are ok. This highlights the need for American spacecraft for American astronauts, while we still find areas of cooperation with the Russians, as well as other countries. It was foolish of us to underfund development of American systems for so long. I have great confidence in our aerospace companies to meet this challenge head-on. I look forward to seeing American astronauts launching on American rockets from American soil next year. #################### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://rohrabacher.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rohrabacher-lauds-jetblue-fleet-retrofit-announcement Rohrabacher Lauds JetBlue Fleet Retrofit Announcement 2018-10-11 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Dana Rohrabacher R000409 rohrabacher.house.gov     legacy HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA Congressman Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) applauds JetBlue for listening and taking action to address the concerns of Orange County residents living under flight paths. In an April 13, 2018 letterRohrabacher, who represents coastal Orange County,urged JetBluepresident and chief executive officer Robin Hayes to deal with excessive and unnecessary noise. Many aircraft in JetBlue's Airbus fleet currently produce a loud screeching sound that could be silenced by a minor modification of the aircraft. In seeking information to back up his efforts to restructure the Federal Aviation Administration's priorities, Rohrabacher discovered that a significant portion of airplane noise is a product not of jet engines, but of small vents in the aircraft's wing. Correcting the situation by retrofitting the airplane requires a small alteration that can be done cheaply. Rohrabacher challenged the airline to reduce this excessive noise caused by an unnecessary configuration of small wing vents. In a major victory for those whose lives have been disrupted by excessive aviation noise, JetBlue Wednesday announced that the entire JetBlue Airbus fleet will be retrofitted so those residing under flight paths will suffer less noise. Rohrabacher offered his sincere thanks and heartfelt praise on behalf of his constituents for this act of good faith on the part of JetBlue. The congressman is available for interviews on this subject until Saturday, October 13. Should you seek more information or wish to arrange an interview, contact Kathleen Staunton via phone 714-960-6483 or email kathleen.staunton@mail.house.gov. Airport noise, said Rohrabacher, undermines the quality of life of too many Americans, especially in Orange County. JetBlue today has put itself on the side of people making reasonable requests. Today's commitment by JetBlue vindicates my efforts to deal with this serious issue. Thank you, JetBlue. ######### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://cook.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cook-founds-the-stop-sanctuary-laws-caucus Rep. Cook Founds the Stop Sanctuary Laws Caucus 2018-10-10 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Paul Cook C001094 cook.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Paul Cook (R- Apple Valley) announced this week the creation of the Stop Sanctuary Laws Caucus with fellow Representatives Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Tom McClintock (CA-04), and Mo Brooks (AL-05). Rep. Cook said, We're witnessing a disturbing growth of so-called sanctuary' policies within districts and states where states and local governments attempt to limit their cooperation with the federal government in enforcing immigration law. These sanctuary policies are ill-conceived and are unconstitutional. They allow dangerous criminals to prey on the innocent, endangering the lives of legal residents and the very immigrant communities they purport to protect. We started this caucus to ensure there is a clear voice in Congress to counter these dangerous policies. The foundation of the Stop Sanctuary Laws Caucus is built on the following beliefs: Immigration is a federal issue not subject to the ideological whims of states or local governments. Every violent crime against legal residents by illegal immigrants represents a preventable failure of government. We can and should do better. Congress must protect our communities by preventing municipalities from engaging in sanctuary policies, and it must pass stronger policies to crack down on criminals wanted by ICE/CPB. A member of the House Armed Services, Natural Resources, and Foreign Affairs 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://denham.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2886 Senate passes Denham water storage legislation, sending to President’s desk to become law 2018-10-10 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Jeffrey Denham D000612 denham.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Today, the U.S. Senate passed legislation written by Rep. Jeff Denham's (R-Turlock) to authorize financing of new water storage projects as part of America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (WRDA). Rep. Denham's New WATER Act now heads to President Donald Trump's desk to be signed into law.My New WATER Act will allow us to leverage non-federal investments and finance the construction of new water storage in California for the first time in decades, said Rep. Denham. This is real progress that will benefit our community for generations to come. The New WATER Act provides financing for water projects throughout the western United States, including new reservoirs, below ground storage projects, recycling and desalination projects. Rep. Denham's provision in the WRDA bill authorizes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to finance Bureau of Reclamation projects under the Water Infrastructure and Innovation Act program and sets a one-year deadline for execution. Additional Denham language included in WRDA will significantly enhance flood protection in San Joaquin County by authorizing long-delayed and badly needed flood control protection efforts for more than 50,000 Valley residents and a number of critical infrastructure facilities. Rep. Denham also included language to expedite the feasibility study of Reclamation District 17, which includes the French Camp veterans treatment facility. The project will result in an estimated 84 percent reduction in expected annual property damage while enhancing security at 262 critical infrastructure sites, 12 of which are considered essential to life safety. For more information about what Rep. Denham is doing to secure water storage for the Central Valley and fight the Sacramento water grab, visit Denham.house.gov/water. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://denham.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2887 Rep. Denham and U.S. Department of Transportation official address Central Valley infrastructure at roundtable and bus tour 2018-10-10 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Jeffrey Denham D000612 denham.house.gov     legacy U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) and U.S. Department of Transportation official Derek Kan discussed the Central Valley's key transportation infrastructure needs with the Stanislaus County Council of Governments at a roundtable and bus tour on Tuesday in Modesto. Discussion included several projects Rep. Denham has played a role in from a federal level, including the Gateway Express Project, North County Corridor, 7th street bridge project, Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) and upgrades to SR 99. Following the roundtable and bus tour in Modesto, Rep. Denham and Mr. Kan visited the new ACE Regional Maintenance Facility in Stockton. I'm fighting to build critical Central Valley infrastructure, said Rep. Denham. I am working with local leaders and the U.S. Department of Transportation to bring solutions home to the Valley. Rep. Denham is a leading member of the U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the chairman of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. He was instrumental in securing the $9 million TIGER program grant for State Road 132, the Gateway Express Project in Modesto, which will increase capacity and improve road safety by allowing trucks to avoid the most populous areas of the city. Over 30 years, the project will provide $500 million in travel time savings, $100 million in operating costs, $200 million in safety improvements and $16 million in emissions reductions. Rep. Denham has also been instrumental in streamlining the federal environmental review process in states like California that already have stringent review laws in place. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization, signed into law last week, includes Rep. Denham's provision to reduce the burden of environmental reviews by improving an existing Denham law that established the Program for Eliminating Duplication of Environmental Reviews. Under the program, state laws that are more comprehensive than the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) may preempt … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://knight.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2312 Friendly Airports for Mothers Act Signed into Law 2018-10-10 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Steve Knight K000387 knight.house.gov     legacy On October 5, 2018, President Trump signed into law H.R. 302, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2018. Included in the bill are provisions from H.R. 2375, the Friendly Airports for Mothers (FAM) Act, introduced by Representative Steve Knight (R-CA) in May of 2017. The FAM Act passed the House of Representative as part of the FAA Reauthorization bill in April and companion legislation was introduced by Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL).The FAM Act directs large and medium hub airports to maintain a "lactation area" in each passenger terminal to provide a private and hygienic location for mothers to breastfeed their children. "Lactation areas" must meet five requirements: (1) is shielded from view and free from intrusion from the public; (2) has a door that can be locked; (3) includes a place to sit, a table or other flat surface, and an electrical outlet; (4) is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities; and (5) is not located in a restroom. "The FAM Act will provide critically needed support to our mothers on the go,"said Rep. Knight"Air travel is often seen as a barrier for many new mothers. This can depress their ability to participate in the workforce, visit family and friends, or any other reason they may need to travel by air. By reducing this barrier, we'll allow moms around the country to travel without having to worry about finding a safe and hygienic place to care for their children. I'd like to thank Senator Duckworth for her crucial help in advocating for this bill and I look forward to continue supporting policies that help everyday American families." "This bipartisan bill will help moms and their children find clean and accessible spaces to express breastmilk during travel,"said Senator Duckworth"Breastfeeding has long-lasting health benefits that protect mothers and children from illnesses, and I'm pleased to have worked with Congressman Knight to help this legislation become law." The Friendly Airports for Mothers Act is endorsed by the U.S. Breas… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/a-good-and-impartial-judge A Good and Impartial Judge 2018-10-09 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy Congressman Kevin McCarthy released the following statement on the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court: Today the Senate put a good and impartial judge on the Supreme Court. Throughout this process Judge Brett Kavanaugh and his family have been dragged through hell by Democrats and members of the media who have abandoned any pretense of fairness and objectivity. Democrats and the media have tried to defeat Judge Kavanaugh with no regard for due process, the presumption of innocence, or facts themselves. "In the coming weeks, months, and years the behavior of the Democrats will be remembered as nothing short of disgraceful. The Senate rejected their campaign of intimidation and innuendo and accepted Judge Kavanaugh's long judicial record that speaks to his exceptional character and temperament. I applaud Majority Leader McConnell, Chairman Grassley, and every Republican Senator who stood tall and ensured Judge Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed." 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://knight.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2311 Knight's FLIGHT R&D Act Signed into Law 2018-10-09 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Steve Knight K000387 knight.house.gov     legacy On October 5, 2018, President Trump signed into law H.R. 302, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2018. Included in the bill are the provisions of H.R. 3198, FAA Leadership in Groundbreaking High-Tech Research and Development (FLIGHT R&D) Act, introduced by Representative Steve Knight in July of 2017.The FLIGHT R&D Act is expansive legislation that will establish several research and development programs to improve the safety, security, and efficiency of American commercial and industrial air travel. Specifically, it establishes programs to improve cybersecurity for civil aircraft and air traffic control systems, improve traffic surveillance for air traffic over oceans and other remote regions, advanced single-pilot cargo aircraft with remote or computer piloting capabilities, and study the effects of the electromagnetic spectrum on the civil aviation domain. Additionally, the bill directs the FAA to develop to "roadmap" to predict the effects and responses to the wider use of civil unmanned aircraft systems, most commonly known as "drones." "It is vital that America remains at the forefront of civil aviation technology and development,"said Rep. Knight"The FLIGHT R&D Act will implement important programs to ensure Americans and our cargo fly safely, securely, and conveniently. This will not only improve the quality of life for all air travelers, but give the American aeronautics industry a leg up over international competition. I am very thankful to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for supporting this important legislation on its way to being signed into law." Representative Knight is a member of the House Science, Space, & Technology Committee. He also serves as a member of the House Aerospace Caucus and is the Founding Chairman of the House NASA Caucus. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lamalfa-presents-funding-to-eastern-plumas-health-care-to-help-fight LaMalfa Presents Funding to Eastern Plumas Health Care to Help Fight Opioid Epidemic 2018-10-09 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Washington, DC) Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) issued the following statement after joining U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development California State Director Kim Dolbow Vann to award a Community Facilities Grant totaling $145,000 from Rural Development to Eastern Plumas Health Care for a new First Responder vehicle. This specific grant funding is part of the $5 million set-aside under the USDA Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant program to combat the opioid epidemic in rural communities LaMalfa said: In Congress, we've taken unprecedented steps to combat the growing opioid epidemic in this country, and I'm happy to see these funds are being allocated right here in Northern California. Rapid response is absolutely critical when it comes to a prescription drug overdose or any other emergency, and it can be even more difficult in rural areas. It's important that first responders have a modern fleet of ambulances to work with, and I'm confident that this funding will help them to better do their jobs and save lives in Plumas County. Vann said: California's rural communities have not been spared from the opioid epidemic, and USDA Rural Development has made it a priority to support projects addressing opioid prevention, treatment and recovery. Eastern Plumas Health Care District's new first responder vehicle is one of nineteen projects awarded and part of a nearly $1.5 million investment in California. Rep. LaMalfa and USDA Rural Development CA State Director Kim Dolbow Vann meet with Eastern Plumas Health Care. Congressman Doug LaMalfa is a lifelong farmer representing California's First Congressional District, including Butte, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou and Tehama Counties. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lamalfa-presents-grant-award-to-indian-valley-community-services LaMalfa Presents Grant Award to Indian Valley Community Services District 2018-10-09 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Doug LaMalfa L000578 lamalfa.house.gov     legacy (Washington, DC) Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) issued the following statement after joining U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development California State Director Kim Dolbow Vann to present an Economic Initiative Impact Grant from Rural Development totaling $37,500 to the Indian Valley Community Services District (CSD) for the purchase of a new fire engine. LaMalfa said: "Indian Valley CSD has the responsibility to provide basic services to the people of Greenville, Taylorsville, and Crescent Mills and that includes fire protection, which is often no easy task in Northern California. That's why I think this funding is so important and is why an upgradedfire engine will have a meaningful impact on the people of the Indian Valley community. I thank the USDA and California State Director of Rural Development, Kim Vann for helping to make sure this key funding was awarded appropriately and will be put to good use. Vann said: I am proud to stand with Representative LaMalfa today to highlight the important impact USDA's programs have in our rural communities. The grant award to Indian Valley CSD is a great example of our ongoing investment in rural first responders that helps ensure they have the equipment and resources they need to effectively respond to emergency situations. Rep. LaMalfa with firefighter Lucas Giese, Rural Development CA State Director Kim Dolbow Vann, Fire Chief Tony Balbiani, and firefighter George Wolley. Congressman Doug LaMalfa is a lifelong farmer representing California's First Congressional District, including Butte, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou and Tehama Counties. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://rohrabacher.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/new-shark-detection-technology-to-be-unveiled-in-newport-beach-on New Shark Detection Technology to be Unveiled in Newport Beach on Wednesday 2018-10-08 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Dana Rohrabacher R000409 rohrabacher.house.gov     legacy Newport Beach, CA Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, a senior member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, will be on hand 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 10, at the Balboa Pier to help introduce a pilot project that detects sharks swimming in local waters. The technology was developed and is used in Australia. The Republican congressman has actively supported its adoption in this country. My district, said Rohrabacher, is known worldwide for its beautiful beaches and its devoted surfer community. As my fellow beach lovers know, the rising incidence of shark attacks in our coastal waters has made our recreation more treacherous. Anxiety over shark attacks has significantly reduced the enjoyment of our beaches and, indeed, has deterred our vital tourism industry. I welcome any technology that can identify the presence of sharks and swiftly notify lifeguards so that swimmers and surfers will be alerted to danger and return to shore. The specific technology was developed by the Australian firm Smart Marine Systems, which will be represented Wednesday by international surfing champion Ian Cairns. The system places special sonar devices underwater, and, using digital identification imagery, alerts lifeguards to the arrival of sharks. The lifeguards in turn send out warning alarms to beachgoers. Following the pilot project, the technology must win final approval by the California Coastal Commission and other government agencies. #################### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://issa.house.gov/news-room/press-releases/issa-statement-justice-kavanaugh Issa Statement on Justice Kavanaugh 2018-10-06 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Darrell Issa I000056 issa.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. --Congressman Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee and Chairman of the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, released the following statement on the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court. "The swearing in this evening of Justice Brett Kavanaugh brings a just and honorable end to a terribly distressing confirmation process that repeatedly threatened to upend the most vital standards of fundamental fairness. That it did not succeed will restore at least some confidence that the system can work as intended, and that the American experiment has once again proved as durable as ever. "What should never be forgotten, however, is the damage that has been done. This was supposed to be a fair and reasoned review of a nominee's record on the bench, understanding of the Constitution, and vision of the role of the federal judiciary. It was instead a carefully coordinated political attack that was plotted in secret, coordinated among Senators and staff, and intended to destroy a good man. This did, indeed, replace the doctrine of advice and consent with a mission to search and destroy. "It is my full expectation that as an Associate Justice, Brett Kavanaugh will display the same careful consideration for the facts, adherence to the law as written, and impartial and independent judicial temperament that has marked his entire judicial career. I further trust that he will be able to look past the terrible way he and his family were treated by powerful interests in Washington, keep faith that he persevered through it all, and serve with honor and distinction for many years to come. "Congratulations, Justice Kavanaugh." ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/statement-regarding-the-confirmation-of-brett-kavanaugh-as-associate-justice Statement Regarding the Confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh as Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court 2018-10-06 2018 2018-10 Republican House CA Tom McClintock M001177 mcclintock.house.gov mcclintock https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases scraper Congressman McClintock issued the following statement regarding the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh as Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court: This is a momentous and joyous day for the Constitution and for the rule of law. Despite the mockery that Senate Democrats made of the confirmation process and their grotesque accusations against Judge Kavanaugh -- that were not only entirely unsubstantiated but overwhelmingly contradicted by the evidence -- our American principles of justice and fairness prevailed. Justice Kavanaugh's record of upholding and defending the Constitution as written – whatever the political implications – will be a welcome addition to the Supreme Court. The true nature of the left was on full display for the nation to see during these proceedings, and the American people are right to be repulsed and alarmed by it. Hopefully, this will be a turning point not only for the Supreme Court, but for the entire nation. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:08:35Z

Next page

Advanced export

JSON shape: default, array, newline-delimited, object

CSV options:

CREATE TABLE [releases] (
   [url] TEXT PRIMARY KEY,
   [title] TEXT,
   [date] TEXT,
   [year] TEXT,
   [month] TEXT,
   [party] TEXT,
   [chamber] TEXT,
   [state] TEXT,
   [member_name] TEXT,
   [bioguide_id] TEXT,
   [domain] TEXT,
   [scraper] TEXT,
   [source] TEXT,
   [date_source] TEXT,
   [text] TEXT,
   [has_text] INTEGER,
   [collected_at] TEXT,
   [updated_at] TEXT
);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_date]
    ON [releases] ([date]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_year]
    ON [releases] ([year]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_party]
    ON [releases] ([party]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_chamber]
    ON [releases] ([chamber]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_state]
    ON [releases] ([state]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_bioguide_id]
    ON [releases] ([bioguide_id]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_has_text]
    ON [releases] ([has_text]);
Powered by Datasette · Queries took 1079.153ms · Data license: MIT · Data source: dwillis/congress-press