David Valadao: “This action seems directly to contradict your testimony that highlights the need to address the Nation's nutrition…”

I oppose my friend's amendment because I do not believe all the good the Congressional Office for International Leadership has done for Congress over the last 25 years should be negated by one embassy programming selection. The…

That is--and the mention of the cartels, that is something I think a lot of people forget to mention.

Due to unexpected travel issues, I was not able to make votes this evening. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 356, YEA on Roll Call No. 357, and YEA on Roll Call No. 358. PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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.