WASHINGTON -- Today, the Supreme Court issued an important decision in the case of Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
“This ruling protects the Valley from unfair government rules on water, helping working families, farmers, and small businesses thrive," said Congressman Duarte (CA-13). I commend the Court for its commitment to upholding the… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman John Duarte (CA-13) issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 467, the HALT Fentanyl Act:
“Fentanyl is a crisis in our Valley. Far too many working families have faced the ultimate heartache – losing their loved ones to overdose without the chance to say goodbye. It is past time that Washington gives our local law enforcement the… Read more »
WASHINGTON – This week, Rep. John Duarte (CA-13) and Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) introduced the bipartisan Water Infrastructure Modernization Act. This bill creates federal grant programs to increase investments and use of smart water technologies.
“Working Valley families are suffering because Washington hasn’t protected our water. As a farmer, I know… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative John Duarte (CA-13) announced that he has joined the Congressional FFA Caucus for the 118th Congress. The FFA Caucus is an informal, bipartisan group of U.S. Representatives dedicated to issues related to the next generation of agricultural leaders and students pursuing careers in agriculture, food, natural resources, and related… Read more »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 11, 2023
WASHINGTON – Congressman John Duarte (CA-13) issued the following statement following his “nay” vote on H.R. 2, the Secure Our Borders Act of 2023:
“After much thought, I have voted against H.R. 2, the Secure Our Borders Act of 2023. While I wholeheartedly support enhanced border security, Valley families deserve practical solutions that… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman John Duarte (CA-13) issued the following statement on the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023:
“Year after year the federal government has borrowed outside of its means and incurred trillions of dollars’ worth of debt. Excessive federal spending continues to drive up inflation, weaken the dollar, and jeopardize the financial wellbeing of our country. Valley… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman John Duarte (CA-13) issued the following statement on the vote to override President Biden’s veto of H.J. Res. 27, reversing his misguided WOTUS rule:
“I am proud to have voted yet again in favor of reversing President Biden’s overreaching WOTUS rule. The Biden Administration continues to put the interests of far-left activists ahead of… Read more »
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April 13, 2023
TULARE -- Earlier this week, Congressman John Duarte was joined by Members of the House Natural Resources Committee for a field hearing discussing California's water storage issues, impacts on local communities, and legislative solutions.
"We're under $10 billion [for total cost to build proposed water storage infrastructure].
$36 billion… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman John Duarte (CA-13) released the following statement responding to President Biden’s veto of H.J. Res. 27, a bipartisan resolution to overturn the Administration’s overreaching, misguided “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule.
“President Biden’s recent veto of H.J. Res. 27, a bipartisan and bicameral resolution to overturn his misguided WOTUS… Read more »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 31, 2023
WASHINGTON – Earlier this week, the Senate voted in favor of overturning President Biden’s misguided “Waters Of The United States” (WOTUS) rule. The proposed rule would increase the federal government’s jurisdiction to regulate what is considered “navigable waters,” and anything with a “significant nexus” to a navigable water, ultimately… Read more »
