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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…

House of Representatives Adopts Congressman Duarte’s Proposal

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Washington, D.C.–The House of Representatives recently adopted Congressman John Duarte’s (CA-13) request to the 2025 Energy & Water spending bill. This proposal requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to study the buildup of thick soil, trash, and rocks in the rivers and streams of the San Joaquin River…

Congressman Duarte Secures Valley Priorities in 2024 Water Bill

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman John Duarte (CA-13) announces significant wins for the Central Valley included in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024. Congressman Duarte worked with his Democratic and Republican colleagues on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to develop this legislation, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives with his…

Congressman Duarte Visits Southern Border

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San Diego, CA— Recently Congressman John Duarte (CA-13) toured the Otay Mesa Port of Entry with agents from U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the U.S. Border Patrol.   Chief Patrol Agent Patricia McGurk-Daniel from the U.S. Border Patrol showed Congressman Duarte the technology such as fencing, cameras, and sensors currently used at the Border. Agents from U.S.…

Congressman Duarte Introduces Legislation for Veteran Disability Claims

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Washington, D.C. – On June 28th, Congressman John Duarte (CA-13), along with Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost (IL-12), Congressman Don Davis (NC-01), Congressman David Valadao (CA-22), Congressman Josh Harder (CA-9), and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) introduced the Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act (H.R.…

Congressman Duarte Announces Winner of Congressional App Challenge

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman John Duarte (CA-13) announced that Christian Diaz of Modesto won the 2023 Congressional App Challenge (CAC) for California's 13th District.  Christian Diaz is an 11th-grade student at Ceres High School. His innovative app, SafeNet CyberSecurity, is a tool designed to fortify internet safety. It offers password creation, secure storage, instant…