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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted in favor of the government funding agreement passed by the Senate last week, ending the partial government shutdown and continuing to deliver results for the Central Valley. The legislation enacts five full-year FY26 appropriations bills previously passed by the House and was signed into law by President Trump this afternoon. In total, Congressman Fong secured nearly $104 million for critical local projects across the district.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) secured $39.5 million in critical defense and infrastructure investments for the Central Valley by voting to advance the final four Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills, completing all 12 annual bills required to fund the federal government.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted to pass H.R. 7006 – the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 2026, a comprehensive funding package that strengthens national security, restores fiscal discipline, and replaces Biden-era policies with meaningful reforms.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted to pass H.R. 6938 – the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026. Together, these bills deliver critical investments for public safety, national security, American energy production, and Central Valley communities, while also refocusing Washington spending by cutting waste, fraud, and abuse.
Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) released a new video highlighting the national significance of California’s 20th Congressional District – a region whose workers and industries play an indispensable role in America’s food supply, energy security, and national defense strength.
SANGER, Calif. — Last week, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) toured Pine Flat Dam and met with officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the Kings River Conservation District (KRCD), and the Kings River Water Association (KRWA) to discuss ongoing water conservation research and long-term infrastructure needs critical to the Central Valley.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted to reopen the federal government, ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history. After refusing to support a clean funding extension passed by the House on September 19th, Senate Democrats shutdown the government for more than 40 days, voting a total of 14 times against reopening the government and two times against paying federal workers forced to show up for work without pay.
THREE RIVERS, Calif. – This week, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) visited Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to show his deep appreciation for the dedicated National Park Service employees who continue to maintain park grounds without pay during the ongoing government shutdown. Congressman Fong joined maintenance and road crews to assist with their removal of boulders blocking important water flow.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) published an op-ed in The Washington Reporter titled “The Schumer Shutdown needs to end. Each month Washington stalls, California loses $9 billion,” highlighting how our neighbors, friends, and families are now suffering because of Senate Democrats’ partisan demands.