David Valadao

However, it is important that implementation is done properly in order to avoid unintended consequences to a supply chain that do not improve food safety.

Farmers in my district need to have reliable and efficient markets in order to compete in the global economy.

When the previous administration raised these thresholds, seems like they swept a lot of improper payments under the rug.

In prior reports, USDA's Office of Inspector General has identified cases of fraud, waste, and abuse in Multifamily Housing Program.

I first want to start off with a big thank- you to Chairman Bishop for all his hard work these past 4 years--it has been with his leadership and his support that we have been able to get to this point--Chairman Shuster as well, and…

On rollcall No. 481 I missed the vote because my meeting with constituents about very important transportation, agriculture, air quality, and grant issues went longer than scheduled. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.'' Stated…

380 million gallons a day; that is a number that should have been quoted. When you hear about 380 million gallons a day of sewage being dumped in this estuary that they talk about, this environment they are trying to protect, when you…

Again, I have to rise in opposition to this. I think we have to have an open dialogue on water legislation going forward, and it obviously needs to be transparent and open for the world to see. We have tried working quietly with some folks…

I really wish on this floor that there was a requirement that we had to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Mr. Chairman, the amendment that is being offered here, there is a huge exaggeration that is going on now. There were…

I always enjoy listening to my friends on the other side of the aisle say that this is theft, that we are stealing water. This graph has been used a few times. This is the amount of water going through the delta in 2015, and this is when…

I want to thank my colleagues on both committees of jurisdiction here, Energy and Commerce and Natural Resources. The language that they allowed to be put into this energy bill from my water bill is something that truly makes a difference…

I claim the time in opposition to this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from California is recognized for 5 minutes.

One of the most interesting things we always hear is water is a finite resource and we shouldn't waste it. It always blows my mind because this simple graph right here is a very strong example of what happened from one year to the next…

the district that I represent in California's Central Valley has the most productive agricultural land in the entire world.

the San Luis Drainage Resolution Act... helps ensure the land in Westlands Water District can continue to remain productive, while protecting the environment.

I cannot stress enough the importance of this legislation so that we may finally end this decades-old dispute.

Speaking of money, in an April 21, 2016 letter to Congressman David Valadao regarding the Westlands agreement...

I am proud of California for doing that.

Mr. Rhea, how familiar are you with the SBA's contracting assistance programs, and have they been helpful to you?

Mr. Secretary, the budget request proposes 190 million for the exascale initiative within the Office of Science.

I am glad you brought up the IAEA.

faces an inherent challenge to detecting undeclared nuclear materials and activities.

I urge this subcommittee to prevent the FCC from using any appropriated funds to impose a broadband tax.

I do know that there has been a disturbing mission creep within the FCC over the last couple of years.

I encourage the FSA to work with the cotton industry to make the necessary price adjustments based on quality and any other adjustments based on location differentials.