MERCED, CA — Congressman John Duarte (CA-13), along with a bipartisan group of his colleagues, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost (IL-12), Congressman David Valadao (CA-22), Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Congressman Anthony D’Esposito (NY-04), Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), and Congressman Don Davis (NC-05), recently introduced t... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman John Duarte (CA-13) issued the following statement following the House’s passage of H.R. 7023 which includes his initiatives to fix inconsistencies in the permitting processes under the Clean Water Act. "I’m proud to announce that my bill, the Confidence in Clean Water Permits Act (HR 7013) has successfully passed the House of Representatives as a part of Chairman R... Read More »
TURLOCK, CA – Today, Congressman John Duarte (CA-13) announced that he is seeking a Veteran, Gold Star Family member, or Active-Duty Spouse for a paid position to handle veterans-related casework in his Turlock office. "Having an experienced member of this community acting as a liaison between Valley veterans, myself, and our federal government will enhance our ability to effectively advocate for ... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman John Duarte (CA-13) issued the below statement following House passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 (H.R. 4366), which includes $26.34 million in funding at the Congressman’s request to meet critical Central Valley constituents’ needs. H.R. 4366 must now be passed by the Senate and sent to the President to be signed into law. "I am pleased to join ... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative John Duarte (CA-13) along with a bipartisan group of his colleagues, Representatives David Valadao (CA-22), Michelle Steel (CA-45), Juan Ciscomani (AZ-6), David Schweikert (AZ-1), and Jim Costa (CA-21), sent a letter to Commissioner Robert Califf of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, urging the Administration to include coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever) in th... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman John Duarte (CA-13) issued the following statement on voting to keep the government open. "Since entering Congress, I’ve voted for every Continuing Resolution to keep the government open and working for the families in my District. My vote on today’s agreement is an important step to minimize disruptions to federal programs that our communities rely on while we cont... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, the Peace Officers Research Association of California announced their support for Congressman John Duarte’s new bill which seeks to combat the spread of fentanyl and other illegal drugs in the Central Valley and across the United States. "I want to thank the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) for endorsing my new bill, the High-Intensity Drug Trafficking ... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman John Duarte (CA-13) issued the following statement regarding his vote to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. "Today, I voted in favor of impeaching Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. Under his leadership, our southern border has plunged into a crisis with an influx of fentanyl and cartel-related crime spilling through the borde... Read More »
STANISLAUS COUNTY, CA — Today, Congressman John Duarte (CA-13), along with Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin (MI-7), Congressman David Valadao (CA-22), Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Congressman Greg Pence (IN-6), and Congressman Gabe Vasquez (NM-2), announced the bipartisan High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Reauthorization Act that provides over $300,000,000 annually to help stop the sp... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman John Duarte (CA-13) voted for the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. This bill helps put more money back into the pockets of Valley families by increasing the Child Tax Credit and making it easier for small businesses to operate and grow. Additionally, it helps incentivize the creation of more affordable housing by expanding the low-income hou... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman John Duarte (CA-13) issued the following statement on voting to keep the government open. "Since entering Congress, I’ve voted for every Continuing Resolution to keep the government open and working for the families in my District. It’s important that we continue addressing our government's spending problem while also making sure we minimize the disruptions to the f... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman John Duarte (CA-13) issued a statement regarding the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024. “This bill prioritizes our national security by enhancing our military strength and defense readiness,” said Rep. Duarte. “In the light of fentanyl and cartel crime spilling through the southern border and into cities in our Valley, this bill provides the ad... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman John Duarte (CA-13) issued the following statement regarding his vote on the Biden impeachment inquiry. “Today, I voted in favor of launching an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. This vote does not mean I endorse an impeachment of the President,” said Rep. Duarte. “This resolution just enables the House Judiciary, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Accoun... Read More »
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee recently opened the Water Resources and Development Act (WRDA) 2024 portal for Members of Congress to submit project requests for consideration in the final bill text. Our office highly encourages local communities and stakeholders to submit requests for local U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) projects. WRDA authorizes studies and projects w... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman John Duarte (CA-13) announced his cosponsorship of the Prioritizing Offensive Agricultural Disputes and Enforcement Act, a bill which addresses the trade challenges and barriers our American agricultural industries face internationally. “Valley farmers are hurting from unfair farm subsidies abroad,” said Rep. Duarte. “We need to hold trading partners accountable at ... Read More »
