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Congressman Duarte Cosponsors Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Our Valley Veterans

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Congressman John Duarte (CA-13) joined Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) to cosponsor a bipartisan Veterans Day resolution to honor the service and sacrifice of our Valley veterans and their families.  The resolution recognizes the significance of Veterans Day: honoring all who have served in the United States military. It highlights how veterans preserved American freedoms…

Congressman Duarte Stands with the Sikh Community by Cosponsoring Resolution Recognizing the 1984 Sikh Genocide

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Turlock, CA - On Friday, Congressman John Duarte (CA-13) cosponsored Congressman David Valadao’s (CA-22) House Resolution 1544: Expressing support for the recognition and commemoration of the Sikh Genocide of 1984 to stand with the Sikh community. This resolution acknowledges the horrific events of June 1984, when the Indian Army stormed the Golden Temple in Amritsar, leading to…

The House Passes Rep. Duarte's Veterans Legislation

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Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman John Duarte’s (CA-13) Clear Communications for Veterans Claims Act, H.R. 7816, with unanimous Democrat and Republican support. This legislation will improve the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) communication with…

Congressman Duarte Cosponsors the Farm to Market Road Improvement Act

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman John Duarte (CA-13) cosponsored the Farm to Market Road Improvement Act (H.R. 9531) to improve rural communities’ roads, bridges, and waterways. Congressman Valadao (CA-R) and Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-D) introduced this bill that sets aside 10 percent of the Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program for farm-to-market road…

Join Congressman Duarte at a Field Hearing on California Water

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Turlock, CA - On Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, join Congressman John Duarte and the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries for a field hearing focused on California's water supply, government regulations, and the Valley’s impact on food security, grocery prices, and local economy. …

Congressman Duarte Supports Rapid Benefits for Late-Stage Breast Cancer Patients

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman John Duarte (CA-13) endorsed a new law to improve access for late-stage breast cancer patients. Rep. Duarte worked with his colleagues on the Problem Solvers Caucus, which is a group of Democrats and Republicans who find common ground on pressing issues and put the country above party politics. The proposal, H.R. 549, seeks to eliminate the waiting…