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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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) issued the following statement in response to the Democrats' reckless choice to shut down the federal government:
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted to pass H.R. 4553 – the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 2026. This vital piece of legislation secures critical wins for California’s Central Valley as it safeguards U.S. national security, unleashes American energy dominance, and advances economic competitiveness nationwide.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted to advance the Defense Appropriations Act, 2026, which provides $831.5 billion in essential funding to support our nation by investing in America’s military superiority, protecting from threats at our nation’s border, and taking care of our troops and their families. Importantly, this legislation provides a 3.8% basic pay raise for all military personnel and continues historic pay raises enacted in fiscal year 2025 for junior enlisted servicemembers.