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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.
Originally published by The Washington Times
Co-authored by Rep. Mike Flood (NE-01)
After surviving four years of record-high inflation and economic turmoil, working families and small businesses are ready for relief, and Republicans in Congress are prepared to deliver.
CLOVIS, Calif. – Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) hosted United States Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer in the Central Valley for a series of events in support of local workers and businesses, as well as regional job development as part of Secretary Chavez-DeRemer’s America at Work tour.
CENTRAL VALLEY, Calif. – Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) issued the following statement in response to Valero Energy Corporation announcing today that its subsidiary, Valero Refining Company-California, has submitted notice to the California Energy Commission of its current intent to idle, restructure, or cease refining operations at Valero’s Benicia Refinery by the end of April 2026.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted to pass the bipartisan H.R. 1156, the Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act, which amends the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to extend the statute of limitations for prosecuting fraud in pandemic unemployment insurance programs: