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Originally published in The Hill
The future isn’t on the horizon — it’s already here.
The question is not whether artificial intelligence will shape our world, but whether we will harness it to strengthen the nation, improve daily life, and win the global AI race against adversaries like China. The stakes are clear: ensure that the technologies that define the future reflect our values of freedom and human rights — not authoritarian control.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) celebrated final approval for Cerro Coso Community College to launch a Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security Technology. This new four-year degree program will bring locally accessible, advanced cybersecurity education directly to students.
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. — This week, the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee unanimously passed Congressman Vince Fong's (CA-20) National Science Foundation Artificial Intelligence Education Act (NSF AI Education Act), bipartisan legislation designed to strengthen America's leadership in AI by building the workforce pipelines our economy and national security depend on. The bill was co-led by Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06).
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, Congressmen Vince Fong (CA-20) and Jay Obernolte (CA-23) demanded answers from Governor Gavin Newsom and State Medicaid Director Tyler Sadwith, raising serious concerns about a revised health care tax buried in California's recently passed state budget. The proposal would raise costs on millions of Californians with private health insurance and appears to violate a voter-approved law.
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.