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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) introduced the Hiring Improvement and Recruitment Empowerment (HIRE) for Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Act, legislation co-led by Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13), to help the DEA more efficiently hire critical personnel needed to combat drug trafficking and protect communities across the country.
RIDGECREST, Calif. — This week, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) published an opinion article in The Daily Independent highlighting the critical role California’s 20th Congressional District plays in advancing America’s aerospace innovation, defense capabilities, and national security.
Originally published in The Daily Independent
When we talk about American strength and leadership—our military might, technological edge, and readiness to meet 21st-century threats—we should look beyond abstract ideas and budget numbers. We should focus on the places where those future capabilities are developed.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — This week, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) highlighted the historic investment accounts created by the Invest America Act, passed by Congress last summer as part of the Working Families Tax Cut (P.L. 119-21). New details released by the White House last Wednesday outlined who is eligible for these new tax-deferred savings accounts and how parents can enroll to create one for their children. Dubbed “Trump Accounts,” they are available to any American child under 18 with a Social Security number.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted in favor of the government funding agreement passed by the Senate last week, ending the partial government shutdown and continuing to deliver results for the Central Valley. The legislation enacts five full-year FY26 appropriations bills previously passed by the House and was signed into law by President Trump this afternoon. In total, Congressman Fong secured nearly $104 million for critical local projects across the district.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) called on Governor Gavin Newsom to opt California into the new Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) secured $39.5 million in critical defense and infrastructure investments for the Central Valley by voting to advance the final four Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills, completing all 12 annual bills required to fund the federal government.
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.