Last Tuesday, the House of Representatives voted to support a resolution affirming the United States’ recognition of the Armenian Genocide. I was proud to cosponsor this resolution, which passed the House by a vote of 405 – 11. The continuing denial of the Armenian Genocide, particularly by Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, is an act of historical vandalism. We must call genocide for what it is wh... Read more »
Each year, I have the honor to nominate outstanding young men and women from the Central Valley to our nation’s prestigious military academies. The military academies are some of our nation’s finest schools. Not only do they teach academics, but they instill discipline and leadership qualities in young Americans. My office will host my annual Academy Night on Thursday, October 3, 2019, to provide ... Read more »
Eighteen years ago today, our nation was viciously and suddenly attacked by al Qaeda. I will never forget the horror of watching the World Trade Center towers collapsing, the Pentagon aflame, and Flight 93 lying wrecked in a field. America’s darkest moment since Pearl Harbor revealed the amazing courage and resiliency of everyday Americans. I will always remember the heroes who ran into burning bu... Read more »
Last Wednesday, with my support, Congress voted in favor of H.R. 748, the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019. There was strong bipartisan support for the bill, which passed the House of Representatives on a 419 – 6 vote. The bill repeals Obamacare’s burdensome Cadillac tax, thus saving employers from paying a 40 percent tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage. The bil... Read more »
I toured San Joaquin Valley College’s Visalia campus yesterday. The campus offers young Valley residents high-quality career training in numerous fields, such as nursing, respiratory therapy, dental assisting, and technical and industrial programs. These programs are vital pipelines that provide the Valley with the skilled career professionals we need to thrive. Following my visit to SJVC, I met w... Read more »
I recently authored a brief proposal to modernize our outdated prescription drug payment system to ensure Americas have access to affordable drugs. To read my proposal, click on this link. Read more »
On Friday, I toured the Reedley Museum’s new exhibit, Tribute to The Greatest Generation. In addition to an impressive service memorabilia collection, the Reedley Historical Society Board has assembled examples of Reedley-area life during the war years. They highlight the heroic sacrifices our local WWII veterans made to defend the United States. Viewing one of the museum’s many exhibits. Addition... Read more »
I was recently a guest on Byron York's new podcast. To listen to our discussion of abuses by leaders of intelligence agencies during their investigation of President Trump's team, click on this link. Read more »
As you may know, after a years long fight, the Valley recently saw some vital progress in improving our water supply. Please watch the short video below about President Trump's executive actions on California water, how they came about, and how they will affect the San Joaquin Valley. Read more »
President Trump signed a presidential memorandum that 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... Read more »
