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Today I met with Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval at Fresno State to discuss the local, state, and federal issues impacting the university community. I look forward to working closely with President Jiménez-Sandoval as he continues a proud tradition of helping Fresno State students succeed in the classroom and in our local communities. Read more »

Since coming to Congress, I have worked to help my constituents in any way I can. Whether you need help with a federal agency, are trying to find out if federal grants are available for your project or business, are considering applying to a service academy, or simply want to share a comment or concern with me, my district office team in Visalia is happy to assist you. Please do not hesitate to ca... Read more »

Since 2012, Republican Members of the House Intelligence Committee have been examining the growing threat to America posed by the Communist Chinese government. As part of our ongoing investigation, we recently released an interim report on the origins of the COVID-19 outbreak. Significant circumstantial evidence indicates that the COVID-19 outbreak resulted from a laboratory leak from the Wuhan In... Read more »

Yesterday, I met with Fresno City Councilman Garry Bredefeld to discuss his important work on the Fresno City Council and the various federal issues impacting the San Joaquin Valley. Councilman Bredefeld and I look forward to continuing our work on behalf of the people of Fresno. Read more »

Today I met with Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer to discuss his plans to revitalize the city of Fresno in the wake of Governor Newsom’s destructive COVID-19 lockdowns. I look forward to working with Mayor Dyer on issues where congressional action can help Fresno communities and small businesses, such as securing federal grants for key infrastructure projects like Veterans Boulevard. Read more »

Yesterday, the Biden administration reignited the California water wars. Following a previous announcement that the initial Central Valley Project water allocation for San Joaquin Valley farmers had been temporarily suspended, the Bureau of Reclamation announced that farmers in Fresno County and Tulare County will now receive zero percent of the water they are contracted for. Municipal and industr... Read more »

The Biden administration recently announced its support for a proposal that would force American developers of COVID-19 vaccines to surrender their intellectual property rights to hostile foreign competitors, such as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Of course, the CCP routinely steals Americans’ intellectual property by way of cybercrime, industrial espionage, and forced technology transfers. It... Read more »

106 years after the Ottoman Empire began the mass murder of Armenians, the United States government has ended the historical vandalism of Armenian Genocide denial by recognizing the Armenian Genocide. This is a step I have sought for years despite the refusal of both Republican and Democrat administrations to call this tragedy by its proper name. Today, I continue to support the Armenian people, p... Read more »

I was happy to learn that Tulare Union’s Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) class was recently selected as one of 10 National Finalists in Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow competition. The only school selected from California, Tulare Union’s STEM class is vying to become one of three National Winners. If chosen, Tulare Union will win a $130,000 prize package to spend on Samsung t... Read more »

In case you missed it, I recently spoke with Mike Huckabee about the Biden administration’s mishandling of the immigration crisis at our southern border, Californians’ efforts to recall Governor Gavin Newsom, and more. To watch the interview, click here. Read more »