David G. Valadao

Last year, I was proud to join @RepJimmyPanetta, @RepBrianFitz, and @RepGoodlander to introduce the SEED Act, and today, I was honored to help pass it out of the House. Central Valley families know how important a strong start is for every child, and that begins in the

Happy Dia da Liberdade, Portugal! 52 years ago during the Carnation Revolution, Portugal secured it’s freedom—a powerful reminder of the courage it takes to stand for liberty.

This morning, I had the privilege of welcoming almost 100 veterans to the U.S. Capitol for the Kern County Honor Flight. These Valley patriots fought to defend our nation and freedoms, and this program is a great way to recognize them for their service. Thank you to all the

Central Valley producers grow the food that feeds our nation, but unfortunately, complicated administrative hurdles make it hard for them to provide food to families in our own communities. That's why I was proud to join @RepScholten in introducing the Promoting Local Access to

I'd like to congratulate Emily Romero of Hanford High School on her winning entry for the Congressional Art Competition, July 7, 2012. Her piece beautifully captures the spirit of a local county fair while celebrating the traditions of classic Americana, which are especially