Doug LaMalfa, a fourth-generation rice farmer, brings his agricultural roots to his work as the U.S. Representative for California’s 1st district, first elected in 2012. He prioritizes rural infrastructure, water management, and wildfire prevention, advocating for policies that support farmers and forest communities. LaMalfa authored legislation to streamline federal disaster relief and has served on the House Committee on Agriculture, influencing national farm policy. He is known for a pragmatic approach, focusing on practical solutions that reflect the needs and values of Northern California’s rural residents.