Representatives Devin Nunes (R-CA), Paul Ryan (R-WI), John Shimkus (R-IL), Mike Simpson (R-ID) and Rob Bishop (R-UT) today introduced legislation that will reduce U.S. dependence on foreign energy, provide a cleaner environment, and put Americans to work. The bill titled “A Roadmap for America’s Energy Future” uses untapped energy resources throughout our nation to bridge the gap between current e... Read more »
Congressman Devin Nunes today introduced legislation to revamp California’s water infrastructure; a bill designed to meet the state’s current needs and provide water security for the future. Rep. Nunes’ legislation will reform the Central Valley Project Improvement Act to ensure the law attains measurable goals. It fast-tracks construction of over thirty water circulation and supply projects to ea... Read more »
Congressman Devin Nunes today introduced legislation that will limit the unchecked Presidential power related to the designation of new national monuments. “A Congressional review of the National Monument designation process is long overdue and reforms are clearly needed to protect the public interest. The political exploitation of current law to impose draconian regulations on public lands and to... Read more »
Congressman Devin Nunes today called on the White House to go beyond the beltway in crafting health care reform legislation. The White House meeting, scheduled to take place tomorrow, currently includes a delegation from the House and Senate, as well as Obama Administration officials. However, there will be no representatives of state governments or U.S. territories, which will bear the brunt of h... Read more »
Congressman Devin Nunes today unveiled a new legislative package that will provide long-term water security to the people of California. The bill, titled the California Water Reliability Act, would immediately restore the flow of water to dry San Joaquin Valley communities while providing the infrastructure needed to deliver long-term water reliability for rural, urban, and environmental purposes.... Read more »
Today, President Barack Obama released his 2011 federal budget. At a total cost of $3.8 trillion, the Obama plan adds $1.6 trillion to the national debt. This reckless level of deficit spending comes despite $2 trillion in proposed tax increases. In his budget, the President has shelved the Success Dam seismic safety project. For 2011, the project will receive only $500,000 – barely enough to keep... Read more »
This evening, Senate Democrats – led by Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer – defeated a California water amendment offered by South Carolina Senator Jim DeMint. The amendment was simple. It would have prevented the federal government from spending any money to implement biological decisions that are denying Californians access to essential water supplies from the Delta. This prohibition would have... Read more »
Congressman Devin Nunes today announced that he will be speaking at the Tea Party Patriots’ march in Sacramento on Friday – an event expected to draw more than 30,000. “The theme of this march is “eco-regulation” and, more specifically, how radical environmentalists are contributing to the destruction of our way of life. As the Representative of an area under siege by laws and regulations written ... Read more »
Congressman Devin Nunes today issued the following statement following a meeting with concerned citizens at Clovis East High School, which featured a discussion of health care reform legislation. “I am very pleased that so many people were able to join me this morning to learn about the health reform legislation moving through Congress. I expected to hear from people representing the entire politi... Read more »
Today, Congressman Devin Nunes announced the details of his upcoming health care reform meeting. “The American people deserve to be heard and they have a right to know what Congress is doing. That’s what the meeting I have planned for Thursday is about. We will explain the current reform bill and answer questions,” said Rep. Devin Nunes. Event Details: Healthcare Legislation Review August 20, 2009... Read more »
