David Valadao: “When you talk about Western water, it all kind of starts with California.”

Protecting Medicaid is essential for the vulnerable constituents we were elected to represent.

First, I thank my colleague, my coauthor, Brittany Pettersen, for her support on this. I also thank the members and staff of the committee. They have been very, very helpful in us moving this bill forward. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in…

Protecting Medicaid is essential for the vulnerable constituents we were elected to represent. Therefore, we cannot support a final bill that threatens access to coverage or jeopardizes the stability of our hospitals and providers.

In the Central Valley, we see firsthand the growing threat of superbugs like Valley Fever, which are becoming harder to treat.