Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) released the following statement applauding President Donald Trump for issuing an executive order to empower commonsense wildfire prevention and response:

WASHINGTON, DC. – Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) joined President Donald Trump and several of his colleagues at the White House to celebrate the signing of three Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions to overturn California’s burdensome electric vehicle (EV) mandates.

WASHINGTON, DC. – Today, the Science, Space, and Technology Committee unanimously advanced H.R. 390: The Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO) Act by a 34-0 vote. Introduced by Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20), this bipartisan legislation would facilitate the use of advanced, unmanned aircraft technology to improve aerial responses to wildfires, including in low-visibility conditions when manned aircrafts are unable to mobilize.

WASHINGTON, DC. – Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) introduced the Stopping Klepto-card and Identity Misuse Act, known as the SKIM Act – a legislative effort designed to crack down on Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) theft and fraud. This essential lifeline program, designed to support our nation’s most vulnerable, has been overtaken by organized crime organizations and bad actors who relentlessly exploit and drain its resources from those it is meant to serve.

WASHINGTON, DC. – Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) is applauding the Federal Railroad Administration for releasing today’s report exposing no viable path forward for California’s High-Speed Rail boondoggle. Please see his statement below:

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. – Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) joined local leaders to celebrate a critical milestone in the Lake Success Enlargement Project, a transformative infrastructure initiative nearly 30 years in the making.

CENTRAL VALLEY, Calif. – This weekend, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) paid tribute to our nation’s fallen heroes in honor of Memorial Day. He participated in a series of ceremonies at Bakersfield National Cemetery, Historic Union Cemetery, and Hillcrest Memorial Park.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted to pass H.R. 1 in the U.S. House of Representatives, achieving results for the American people by reducing out-of-control government spending, securing our borders, and reigniting economic growth through much-needed tax relief.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) took a series of actions to honor Peace Officers Memorial Day and recognize National Police Week, acknowledging the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers and their families in addition to paying tribute to those who lost their lives in the line of duty.