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Memorial Day
May 26, 2025

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. 

Issues:Veterans
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U.S. Capitol Building
May 22, 2025

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. 

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Anchor Act
May 20, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Vince Fong’s (CA-20) bill, H.R. 1223, the Accelerating Networking, Cyberinfrastructure, and Hardware for Oceanic Research Act, by a vote of 412-11.

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Peace Officers Memorial
May 15, 2025

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.

 

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U.S. Capitol Building
May 14, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) recognized the enduring contributions of Hmong Americans in the Congressional Record. Please see his statement below: 

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smiths bakeries
May 9, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) recognized a cherished institution within our district, Smith’s Bakeries, for 80 years of business! 

In honor of Small Business Week, Congressman Fong celebrated Smith’s on the House Floor for exemplifying how local businesses can thrive while staying deeply connected to their customers.

Watch the video below:

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Stratolaunch
May 8, 2025

CENTRAL VALLEY, Calif. – Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) is recognizing Stratolaunch for completing its second hypersonic flight with the Talon-A2 (TA-2), an autonomous vehicle. This milestone flight supports the Department of Defense Test Resource Management Center (TRMC) Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed (MACH-TB) program and plays a vital role in strengthening our nation's aerospace and defense industry.

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Art Competition Winner
May 4, 2025

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – This weekend, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) held a special ceremony to announce the winners of the 2025 “An Artistic Discovery” Congressional Art Competition for high school students in our community. Students from across the district had the opportunity to submit a personal piece of art for consideration earlier this year.

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U.S. Capitol Building
May 1, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted to pass a series of resolutions to restore common-sense to California by undoing the Biden Administration’s burdensome regulations, lower costs for families, protect consumer choice, and end executive and federal overreach.

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Vince Fong at SST Committee
April 30, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Vince Fong’s (CA-20) bill, H.R. 1223, the Accelerating Networking, Cyberinfrastructure, and Hardware for Oceanic Research Act, also known as the ANCHOR Act, was passed out of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee by a unanimous voice vote.

Issues:Congress