Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted to pass H.R. 7006 – the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 2026, a comprehensive funding package that strengthens national security, restores fiscal discipline, and replaces Biden-era policies with meaningful reforms.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Last week, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) joined Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on his nationwide “Arsenal of Freedom” Industry Tour, underscoring America’s renewed commitment to strengthening the defense industrial base to give our Armed Forces the capabilities they need to succeed.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — This weekend, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) and Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) hosted Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz in Bakersfield for a roundtable focused on healthcare challenges facing the Central Valley. The conversation brought together healthcare providers from across the community to discuss H.R.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted to pass H.R. 6938 – the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026. Together, these bills deliver critical investments for public safety, national security, American energy production, and Central Valley communities, while also refocusing Washington spending by cutting waste, fraud, and abuse.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) released a joint opinion article in the Los Angeles Daily News with California Business Roundtable President Rob Lapsley on how Governor Gavin Newsom’s failure to pay down California’s unemployment insurance debt has triggered massive tax hikes on Golden State employers — raising costs, slowing job growth, and punishing businesses that create jobs.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) released a statement following the United States successfully capturing Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) announced his nominations to the United States Service Academies for students from California’s 20th Congressional District. Nominees were selected through a highly competitive process that included many qualified applicants committed to academic excellence, leadership, and service.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted to pass the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act, H.R.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – This weekend, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) published an op-ed in The Bakersfield Californian Community Voices: “California’s 20th District is essential to America’s national security.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted to pass the final version of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (FY26 NDAA) (S. 1071), which would deliver vital resources to our local military installations, their personnel, and surrounding communities.