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Skilled Trades Fair
August 20, 2025

CENTRAL VALLEY, Calif. – Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) will host the district’s first-ever Skilled Trades Fair on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Associated Builders and Contractors in Bakersfield.

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Military
August 12, 2025

CENTRAL VALLEY, Calif. – Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) is now accepting applications for nominations to the United States Service Academies for the Class of 2030. The U.S. Service Academies are among the nation’s most prestigious educational institutions, offering world-class academic programs combined with rigorous military training.

Issues:Veterans
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Quail Forever
August 11, 2025

RIDGECREST, Calif. – Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) is celebrating a new agreement between the Ridgecrest chapter of Quail Forever and the Bureau of Land Management that allows local volunteers to help maintain critical wildlife water sources on public lands in the Indian Wells Valley. These water collection systems, known as “guzzlers,” provide critical hydration for quail and other wildlife in the surrounding desert. Over time, many have fallen into disrepair due to limited access and regulatory hurdles.

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Ways Photo
July 26, 2025

Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) participated in a House Ways and Means Committee Field Hearing at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, to highlight the transformative impact of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill (OBBB) on small businesses, family farms, and the future of American innovation.

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Central Valley Farm Land
July 25, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) announced the launch of the Modern Agriculture Caucus, a new initiative focused on advancing innovation and technology in American farming. The caucus will be led by Chairman Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), with Reps. Frank Lucas (R-OK), Brad Finstad (R-MN), Erin Houchin (R-IN), Tracey Mann (R-KS), and Rob Bresnahan (R-PA) serving as Vice Chairs.

Issues:Congress
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AV Truck
July 24, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) introduced the AMERICA DRIVES Act, landmark legislation to establish a national framework for autonomous vehicle (AV) trucking.

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High-Speed Rail
July 22, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) led eight California Congressional members in sending a formal letter to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy, applauding the Federal Railroad Administration’s decision to terminate funding for California’s failed High-Speed Rail project.

Issues:Congress
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U.S. Capitol Building
July 18, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted to advance three largescale crypto-bills including the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, the CLARITY Act, and the GENIUS Act.

Issues:Congress
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EAFB
July 18, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted to advance the Defense Appropriations Act, 2026, which provides $831.5 billion in essential funding to support our nation by investing in America’s military superiority, protecting from threats at our nation’s border, and taking care of our troops and their families. Importantly, this legislation provides a 3.8% basic pay raise for all military personnel and continues historic pay raises enacted in fiscal year 2025 for junior enlisted servicemembers.