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Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) participated in a House Ways and Means Committee Field Hearing at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, to highlight the transformative impact of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill (OBBB) on small businesses, family farms, and the future of American innovation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) announced the launch of the Modern Agriculture Caucus, a new initiative focused on advancing innovation and technology in American farming. The caucus will be led by Chairman Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), with Reps. Frank Lucas (R-OK), Brad Finstad (R-MN), Erin Houchin (R-IN), Tracey Mann (R-KS), and Rob Bresnahan (R-PA) serving as Vice Chairs.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) introduced the AMERICA DRIVES Act, landmark legislation to establish a national framework for autonomous vehicle (AV) trucking.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) led eight California Congressional members in sending a formal letter to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy, applauding the Federal Railroad Administration’s decision to terminate funding for California’s failed High-Speed Rail project.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted to advance three largescale crypto-bills including the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, the CLARITY Act, and the GENIUS Act.
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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20), as a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, discussed the costly and mismanaged high-speed rail project with Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy. Their exchange took place during an oversight hearing on DOT’s policies, programs, and Fiscal Year 2026 budget request.
Originally published in The Bakersfield Californian
On the eve of Independence Day, I voted to advance the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — now signed into law — because it delivers long-overdue, meaningful victories for California’s 20th District and communities like ours across the country.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted to pass the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” This legislation delivers for the Central Valley by preventing the largest tax increase in American history, supporting our farmers and small businesses, and ensuring the sustainability of our government’s fiscal future.
Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20), in partnership with state and community leaders, secured critical funding for the State Route 99 Tulare Six-Lane Widening and Paige Avenue Interchange Improvement Project. Thanks to his advocacy, the U.S. Department of Transportation unlocked $98.04 million in federal Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) funding and the California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved $62.67 million in competitive funding from the Trade Corridor Enhancement Program to advance this transformative development.