Press Releases

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.

WASHINGTON, D.C.

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.

CENTRAL VALLEY, Calif. – Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) is now accepting applications for nominations to the United States Service Academies for the Class of 2030. The U.S. Service Academies are among the nation’s most prestigious educational institutions, offering world-class academic programs combined with rigorous military training.

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.