David Valadao: “Thank you, Chairman Hastings. Thank you for taking the time to come out and visit us here in the valley.”

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.

When you look at work requirements and you drive across the Central Valley, I represent a lot of very hardworking people that are out there picking grapes, working on farms, working oil fields in the hot sun, and the idea that there are…

Due to family obligations, I was not present for today's votes on H. Res. 1215 and H.R. 6983. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 233 and YEA on Roll Call No. 234. PERSONAL EXPLANATION

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise today in support of the Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act, which addresses the $3 billion mandatory shortfall for disability and education benefits…