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RIDGECREST, Calif. – Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) is celebrating a new agreement between the Ridgecrest chapter of Quail Forever and the Bureau of Land Management that allows local volunteers to help maintain critical wildlife water sources on public lands in the Indian Wells Valley. These water collection systems, known as “guzzlers,” provide critical hydration for quail and other wildlife in the surrounding desert. Over time, many have fallen into disrepair due to limited access and regulatory hurdles.

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.