Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved the State of California’s Hospital Quality Assurance Fee (HQAF) Program 9 proposal, which will result in a net benefit of approximately $5.9 billion for hospitals across the Central Valley and the entire State of California.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tonight, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) and Congressman George Whitesides (CA-27) led a moment of silence in honor of the eight individuals lost in the B-52 Stratofortress crash at Edwards Air Force Base on Monday, June 15th in Kern County, California.
Congressmen Fong and Whitesides were joined by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Members of the California congressional delegation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, sending the bipartisan affordable housing legislation to the President's desk. Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted in support of this bill to expand housing supply, cut unnecessary regulatory barriers, and restore affordability in the American housing market.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) announced that $1.32 million in Community Project Funding for facility improvements and equipment at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital has been included in the FY2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This funding was secured by Rep. Fong.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: This week, Rep. Vince Fong (CA-20) questioned Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin in the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Following DHS being shut down, and ahead of the FIFA World Cup and Los Angeles 2028 Olympics coming to California, Rep. Fong asked about DHS’ preparedness for the major international events.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted in support of the FY2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that passed the House. The legislation provides $26.27 billion in discretionary funding to support American agriculture, rural communities, and food safety.
BAKERSFIELD, CA — Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) recognized and celebrated the outstanding students and educators across the district who received Congressional High School Merit Awards, honoring the next generation of leaders in the Central Valley.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) led a bipartisan letter to U.S.
BAKERSFIELD, CA — On Memorial Day, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) held a meet-and-greet with this years’ service academy nominees from California’s 20th Congressional District, each of whom accepted appointments to one of the United States service academies. Nominees were selected after applying earlier this academic year, through a competitive process that included many applicants committed to academic excellence, leadership, and service.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This morning, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed H.R. 8870, the BUILD America 250 Act with Rep. Vince Fong’s (CA-20) support.
The BUILD America 250 Act is a five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill that invests in American roads, bridges, rail transportation, and infrastructure. It prioritizes safety, efficiency, and innovation, including the first-ever federal framework for self-driving commercial vehicles, championed by Rep. Fong.