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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
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) is inviting high students within California’s 20th Congressional District to compete in the 2026 Annual “An Artistic Discovery” Congressional Art Competition. Started in 1982, the Congressional Art Competition is an annual contest run by the U.S. House of Representatives where high school students from across the country can showcase their artistic abilities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) announced that the Department of the Interior will provide California with $540 million in federal funding which will directly benefit the state’s water infrastructure.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed Congressman Vince Fong’s (CA-20) H.R. 2709, the Save Our Sequoias (SOS) Act.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) urgently called on Governor Gavin Newsom, California Air Resources Board (CARB) Chair Lauren Sanchez, and California Energy Commission Vice Chair Siva Gunda to reconsider the implementation of CARB’s Cap-and-Invest proposal. Calling the proposal “nothing short of an existential threat to our refineries,” Congressman Fong highlighted serious concerns regarding projections that it could add an additional $1.21 a gallon to California’s already exorbitantly high gas prices.
Originally published in the New York Post
California’s economy helps keep America running — and criminals know it. Organized cargo theft has exploded across the state, targeting freight infrastructure. But we can stop it — with new, tough federal legislation.
The need is urgent.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) introduced the Doug LaMalfa Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Extension Act. Re-introduced in memorial to the late Mr. LaMalfa, this bill would exempt wildfire relief payments made to victims from federal income tax. Congressman Fong was joined in this effort by Reps.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Vince Fong’s (CA-20), Save Our Sequoias (SOS) Act, a bipartisan bill designed to safeguard California's iconic Giant Sequoias, passed out of the House Natural Resources Committee. The legislation passed by a unanimous voice vote and is now eligible for Floor consideration.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) joined Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) and Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23) in introducing the Dalilah Law, legislation that would increase roadway safety by ensuring undocumented immigrants are not able to obtain commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) or operate commercial trucks on America’s roads.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tonight, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) issued the below statement following President Trump’s State of the Union Address: