Representative David Valadao, Republican from California

David Valadao

Representative · California · Republican

David Valadao

House Floor

Recent comments in the House

Mr. Chair, I rise today in support of my amendment with Representative Thompson in favor of the urgent emergency funding to address the glassy-winged sharpshooter infestation recently discovered in California. California is the Nation's leading wine-producing State, and our table and wine grape growers support thousands of jobs in the Central Valley and beyond. Unfortunately, the industry is facing a serious threat from an emerging outbreak of the glassy-winged sharpshooter. The glassy-winged sharpshooter is an invasive pest that transmits a lethal bacterium that chokes and kills grapevines.
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Biography
Raised on his family’s dairy farm in California’s Central Valley, David Valadao brings firsthand agricultural experience to Congress. Elected as the U.S. Representative for California’s 22nd District in 2022, Valadao focuses on water access, agricultural policy, and immigration reform. He has served on the Appropriations Committee and played a key role in advancing drought relief legislation for California farmers. Valadao’s pragmatic approach centers on practical solutions, aiming to ensure his district’s rural communities have a strong voice in Washington.
Education
  • Attended, College of the Sequoias
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    Present

    Representing California's 22nd district

  • Member, California Assembly

    2010–12

  • Dairy Farmer

  • Member, California Milk Advisory Board, Western States Dairy Trade Association

  • Chairman, Regional Leadership Council for Land O’lakes Inc.

Policy Focus
Agriculture and Food16%
Health13%
Armed Forces and National Security9%
Water Resources Development9%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from David Valadao's record in Congress.

  • Water Infrastructure Advocacy

    Secured federal funding for Central Valley water storage and conveyance projects to address drought and agricultural needs.

  • Bipartisan Immigration Efforts

    Co-sponsored the Farm Workforce Modernization Act to provide legal status for agricultural workers and address labor shortages.

  • Veterans' Healthcare Access

    Supported legislation expanding access to healthcare services for rural veterans in California’s Central Valley.

  • COVID-19 Relief Funding

    Helped secure federal COVID-19 relief funds for small businesses, hospitals, and schools in his district.

Committee Assignments
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  • Joint Committee of Congress on the Library
  • House Committee on Agriculture
  • House Committee on Appropriations

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