In this era of uncertainty in international politics, it is always costlier to be weak than it is to be strong. We are now paying the price of deferring consequences on Iran and its proxies. I stand with Israel at this pivotal moment and will continue to push for an aid package.
Happy
#HmongAmericanDay
, Merced County!
It’s been 49 years since the Hmong came to Merced County to seek refuge from persecution after serving as steadfast partners in freedom against Communist forces in the Secret War.
I’m proud to recognize their contributions to the U.S.
I was honored to join the Stanislaus Latino Chamber of Commerce for their 2024 9th Annual Installation and Awards Ceremony Dinner.
The Latino business community and all residents of Stanislaus County benefit from their outreach and advocacy initiatives!
#CA13
The first answer is FREEDOM when it comes to fixing this broken economy.
When government’s run well, interest rates are low, investment’s attractive, and consumers are on their feet without inflation.
We’re simply not seeing that right now.
@HouseCommerce
#CA13
California’s Prop 12 was pushed by animal rights activists who successfully lobbied for major changes within the pork industry. However, Rep. John Duarte (
@RepDuarteCA13
) says those same activists should instead be more focused on human rights violations.
Sacramento’s effort to require zero-emission freight trains is a direct threat to Central Valley jobs—but California can’t complete implementation of its proposed rule without a waiver from the EPA.
Please take a moment to email your opposition to notoepawaiver
@mail
.house.gov.
California’s misguided in-use locomotive rule threatens the future of critical infrastructure projects like BNSF’s Barstow International Gateway, jeopardizing 20,000 jobs in the High Desert – but CA can’t complete implementation of its rule without a waiver from the EPA.
Please…
PLANADA STRONG!
The people of Planada have overcome so much.
I enjoyed a wonderful day of music, culture, and famous deep-pit BBQ at the 2024 Planada Community Day celebration.
I’m also honored to recognize Mary Ellen & John Chavez for decades of service to Planada.
This
#NationalPoliceWeek
, let’s honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, give comfort to the families of the fallen, and pray for the safety of the next generation of law enforcement who have sworn an oath to lay their lives on the lines for their communities.
Alexandra, you’re the love of my life and the best mom our kids could have ever dreamed of.
And my mother Anita made me into the man I am today.
To all the moms across our Valley, from my family to yours, Happy Mother’s Day!
#MothersDay
#CA13
Yesterday, I joined my
@westerncaucus
colleagues for a
@HouseCommerce
field hearing in Bakersfield followed by site visits with the Friant Water Authority and Grimmway Farms!
Our Valley’s water and agricultural infrastructure is vital to securing America’s food systems!
#CA13
I’ve always said that food security is national security, and we need to harness technology to the fullest if we want to keep growing produce in California.
I spoke on this and more at yesterday’s
@HouseCommerce
field hearing on rural broadband in Bakersfield.
#CA13
America needs more energy and more bandwidth to remain a globally competitive power.
I spoke about how these needs especially affect our Valley’s rural communities at yesterday’s
@HouseCommerce
field hearing in Bakersfield.
#CA13
Earlier today,
@HouseCommerce
hosted a field hearing in Bakersfield, CA where WC Members had a chance to hear from the local community in the Central Valley about the importance of investment in rural broadband. Thank you to all who participated in the hearing!
Happy National Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
From Sikh processions in Livingston and Cambodian New Year dances in Modesto to Hmong and Lao festivals in Merced, I’m grateful to have gotten to know the diverse AAPI communities of
#CA13
#AAPIHeritageMonth
Today, I would like to recognize the 79th anniversary of Victory in Europe in World War II, the day when America and her allies finally liberated an entire continent from the evil of fascism.
America will always fight for freedom.
#VEDay
Agriculture has taken over the National Mall! Thanks to
@aemadvisor
for bringing the farm community right to the heart of our nations capitol. Now more than ever it’s clear we need to get this
#FarmBill
done!
#AgOnTheMall
Last week, I had the honor of attending Iftar, the fast-breaking meal, at the Islamic Center of Modesto, for Ramadan. It was wonderful to get together with fellow community members to break bread together.
Last Friday, I introduced the bipartisan Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act, which requires the VA to improve written communications—or notice letters—with veterans so that they are shorter and easier to understand.
To read more about my bill: