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AV truck
May 22, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This morning, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed the BUILD America 250 Act with Congressman Vince Fong’s (CA-20) autonomous vehicle trucking framework.

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U.S. Capitol Building
May 20, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House of Representatives passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, bipartisan legislation to expand housing supply, cut unnecessary regulatory barriers, and restore affordability to the American housing market. Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted in support of the bill.

 

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U.S. Capitol Building
May 19, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) introduced the Creating Accountability in Loan (CAL) Repayment Act to rein in pandemic-era unemployment mismanagement and fraud and protect taxpayer-funded public resources. 

 

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U.S. Capitol Building
May 15, 2026

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) today announced he successfully secured $5 million in Community Project Funding for the San Joaquin Valley Golden Mussel Watercraft Inspection Program in the FY2027 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill.

 

This legislation was advanced by the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies. It now moves to the full House Appropriations Committee for consideration.

 

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Military
May 15, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 8469, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 (MilCon/VA). Rep. Vince Fong (CA-20) voted yes. The bill includes critical investments in military infrastructure that support readiness, veterans’ health, support services, and commitments to the well-being of military families. 

 

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U.S. Capitol Building
May 13, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Rep. Vince Fong (CA-20) introduced H.R. 8748 the Surface Transportation Research and Development Act of 2026. The bill is being co-led by Rep. Emilia Sykes (OH-13).

 

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Vince Fong with Art competition winner
May 4, 2026

BAKERSFIELD, CA – This weekend, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) held a reception to announce the winners of the 2026 “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.

The winner receives a trip to Washington, D.C. to the “An Artistic Discovery” exhibit opening and has their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol.

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U.S. Capitol Building
April 30, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act (Farm Bill), a comprehensive package to support America’s farmers and food production. Rep. Vince Fong (CA-20) voted yes.

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April 28, 2026
Editorial

California was once a beacon of opportunity. Today, our great state maintains its natural blessings and abundance of potential, but both are being smothered by government inefficiency and fraud on a staggering scale.

From unemployment benefits to homelessness programs, billions flow through Sacramento with little real oversight — and that’s by design.

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Vince Fong with Honor Flight
April 28, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) welcomed two Honor Flights to the U.S. Capitol, Central Valley Honor Flight #34, and Kern County Honor Flight #53.

 

Honor Flight is a national nonprofit organization that brings American veterans to Washington, D.C. to honor and celebrate them. Rep. Fong is an honorary board member of Honor Flight Kern County and worked to assist with these trips so hundreds of veterans could visit our nation’s capital and see the memorials built in their honor.