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HANFORD, Calif. – Yesterday, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) connected with community leaders across the Central Valley, underscoring his commitment to supporting families, neighborhoods, and our district’s vital agriculture industry.
The day began with a meeting at Tulare-Kings Resources for Life, followed by a luncheon with the Hanford Rotary Club. In the evening, Congressman Fong joined local farmers and industry representatives at the California Fresh Fruit Association mixer.


CENTRAL VALLEY, Calif. – Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) will host the district’s first-ever Skilled Trades Fair on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Associated Builders and Contractors in Bakersfield.

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. – 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), 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.

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.

WASHINGTON, DC. – Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) introduced the Stopping Klepto-card and Identity Misuse Act, known as the SKIM Act – a legislative effort designed to crack down on Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) theft and fraud. This essential lifeline program, designed to support our nation’s most vulnerable, has been overtaken by organized crime organizations and bad actors who relentlessly exploit and drain its resources from those it is meant to serve.

WASHINGTON, DC. – Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) is applauding the Federal Railroad Administration for releasing today’s report exposing no viable path forward for California’s High-Speed Rail boondoggle. Please see his statement below:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted to pass a series of resolutions to restore common-sense to California by undoing the Biden Administration’s burdensome regulations, lower costs for families, protect consumer choice, and end executive and federal overreach.