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WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 8469, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 (MilCon/VA). Rep. Vince Fong (CA-20) voted yes. The bill includes critical investments in military infrastructure that support readiness, veterans’ health, support services, and commitments to the well-being of military families.
BAKERSFIELD, CA – This weekend, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) held a reception to announce the winners of the 2026 “An Artistic Discovery” Congressional Art Competition for high school students in our community. Students from across the district had the opportunity to submit a personal piece of art for consideration earlier this year.
The winner receives a trip to Washington, D.C. to the “An Artistic Discovery” exhibit opening and has their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol.
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act (Farm Bill), a comprehensive package to support America’s farmers and food production. Rep. Vince Fong (CA-20) voted yes.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) welcomed two Honor Flights to the U.S. Capitol, Central Valley Honor Flight #34, and Kern County Honor Flight #53.
Honor Flight is a national nonprofit organization that brings American veterans to Washington, D.C. to honor and celebrate them. Rep. Fong is an honorary board member of Honor Flight Kern County and worked to assist with these trips so hundreds of veterans could visit our nation’s capital and see the memorials built in their honor.
Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 227, Congressman Vince Fong’s (CA-20) bipartisan Clergy Act 350-5, a major step forward in giving pastors and clergy members greater retirement security.
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, the House of Representatives unanimously passed The Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act which included Rep. Vince Fong’s (CA-20) Doug LaMalfa Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Extension Act. Re-introduced in memorial to the late Rep.
LOS ANGELES, CA — Last week, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) and House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Andrew Garbarino (NY-02) visited the San Pedro Bay Port Complex and the headquarters of the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games (LA28), highlighting the critical importance of port security, supply chain resilience, and coordinated planning ahead of the 2028 Games.
RIDGECREST, CA – Last week, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) and House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Andrew Garbarino (NY-02) hosted a cybersecurity roundtable with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), local military installations, local officials, and infrastructure sectors.
BAKERSFIELD, CA – This week, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) introduced the OUTPACE in Space Act to ensure the United States leads the next era of space exploration and innovation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved Dalilah’s Law, a measure led in-part by Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) to strengthen Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) requirements, ensure commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers are properly trained and meet safety standards, require CMV drivers to be able to read and understand the English language, and prevent unqualified and illega