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U.S. Capitol Building
January 22, 2026

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. 

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American Flag
January 14, 2026

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.

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hegseth 1
January 14, 2026

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.

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Oz Visit
January 12, 2026

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — This weekend, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) and Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) hosted Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz in Bakersfield for a roundtable focused on healthcare challenges facing the Central Valley. The conversation brought together healthcare providers from across the community to discuss H.R.

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U.S. Capitol Building
January 8, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted to pass H.R. 6938 – the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026. Together, these bills deliver critical investments for public safety, national security, American energy production, and Central Valley communities, while also refocusing Washington spending by cutting waste, fraud, and abuse.

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CA debt
January 8, 2026

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) released a joint opinion article in the Los Angeles Daily News with California Business Roundtable President Rob Lapsley on how Governor Gavin Newsom’s failure to pay down California’s unemployment insurance debt has triggered massive tax hikes on Golden State employers — raising costs, slowing job growth, and punishing businesses that create jobs.

Issues:Economy
January 8, 2026
Editorial

Originally published in the Los Angeles Daily News

California employers are about to get hit with a massive tax increase — one they never voted on, one lawmakers and the governor never debated, but one Sacramento knew was coming.

Issues:Economy
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U.S. Capitol Building
January 3, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) released a statement following the United States successfully capturing Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.

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Military
December 19, 2025

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) announced his nominations to the United States Service Academies for students from California’s 20th Congressional District. Nominees were selected through a highly competitive process that included many qualified applicants committed to academic excellence, leadership, and service.

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Skilled Trades Fair
December 18, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted to pass the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act, H.R.