Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]
Republican · CA · 19 bills sponsored
Improving Mental Health Care and Coordination for Homeless Veterans Act
# Improving Mental Health Care and Coordination for Homeless Veterans Act **What the Bill Would Do** This bill aims to improve mental health services and support for veterans experiencing homelessness. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, the bill's title and purpose suggest it would likely enhance coordination between Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers, homeless services organizations, and other agencies to better identify and treat mental health issues among homeless veterans. The legislation would probably create or strengthen programs to connect homeless vets with psychiatric care, crisis intervention, and other mental health resources. **Who It Affects** The primary beneficiaries would be homeless veterans, particularly those struggling with mental illness. The bill would also affect VA healthcare providers, homeless services agencies, and community organizations working with this population. **Current Status** HR 7049 is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full House vote. The bill was sponsored by Representative David Valadao (R-CA-22). Until the bill moves out of committee and receives a full text release, the specific details of its provisions remain unavailable.
Human Trafficking Awareness Training Recognition Act of 2026
# Human Trafficking Awareness Training Recognition Act of 2026 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would establish a federal recognition or certification program for human trafficking awareness training. While specific details aren't available in the basic bill information, the bill's title suggests it would create a system to formally recognize training programs that educate people about identifying and responding to human trafficking. This type of legislation typically aims to standardize the quality and content of anti-trafficking training across organizations, businesses, and institutions. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions:** The bill would likely impact organizations that work with vulnerable populations or receive federal funding, such as schools, hospitals, law enforcement agencies, and social service providers. It could also affect private businesses, particularly those in transportation, hospitality, and other industries where trafficking risks are higher. By creating recognized training standards, the bill would help ensure consistent education about trafficking warning signs and reporting procedures. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill is in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. To learn more about its specific provisions or to track its progress, you can visit Congress.gov using the bill number HR 7234.
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
# National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 **What the Bill Does:** This bill would reauthorize and continue funding for the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP), a federal initiative that researches earthquake risks and helps communities prepare for seismic events. If passed, it would extend the program's authorization, ensuring continued government support for earthquake science, monitoring systems, and disaster preparedness efforts. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects people living in earthquake-prone regions (particularly California and other western states), scientists and researchers studying earthquakes, emergency management agencies, and communities working to reduce earthquake damage and casualties. It also impacts federal agencies involved in disaster relief and insurance planning. **Key Provisions and Status:** While specific funding amounts and provisions aren't detailed in the summary, the bill addresses congressional oversight, disaster relief planning, geological mapping, and government research into natural disaster preparedness. Currently, the bill is in committee review, meaning it hasn't yet advanced to a full House vote. It was introduced by Representative David Valadao (R-California).
SECURE IT Act
# SECURE IT Act Summary I don't have access to the detailed content of HR 6315 (SECURE IT Act) needed to provide you with an accurate summary of what it specifically would do, who it affects, and its key provisions. Congressional bill titles can sometimes be similar across different years and sponsors, and without seeing the actual bill text, I can't give you reliable information. **To get accurate information about this bill, I'd recommend:** - Visiting **Congress.gov** and searching for "HR 6315" to read the full text and summary - Checking the bill's status page for sponsor statements or committee documents - Looking at news coverage from major outlets if the bill has received media attention This will ensure you have factual, current details rather than my making assumptions about its contents. Would you like to share the bill's summary or text so I can help analyze it?
Determination of NEPA Adequacy Streamlining Act
# Determination of NEPA Adequacy Streamlining Act (HR 6163) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill aims to streamline the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review process. NEPA currently requires federal agencies to conduct detailed environmental impact assessments before approving major projects. This bill would modify how agencies determine whether previous environmental reviews are adequate for new or modified projects, potentially allowing them to rely on earlier assessments rather than conducting entirely new ones. **Who It Affects:** The bill would impact federal agencies responsible for reviewing projects (like infrastructure, energy, and development), project developers and companies seeking federal approval or permits, and environmental groups and the public who participate in the NEPA review process. It could accelerate project timelines and reduce regulatory costs, while potentially affecting the scope of environmental review available to the public. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress and remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House. No further action has been taken as of now. The bill has not yet become law and would require passage through committee, a House vote, Senate approval, and presidential signature to become law.
To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the telehealth network and telehealth resource centers grant programs.
# Summary of HR 3419 **What the Bill Does** HR 3419 would reauthorize federal grant programs that support telehealth networks and resource centers. Telehealth allows patients to receive medical care remotely through technology like video calls and online consultations. By reauthorizing these programs, the bill would extend funding and keep these initiatives operating, rather than letting them expire. **Who It Affects** This bill would impact healthcare providers, patients in rural and underserved areas, and health organizations that rely on telehealth infrastructure. Rural communities particularly benefit from telehealth since it helps overcome geographic barriers to medical care. The bill also affects federal health agencies responsible for managing and distributing these grants. **Key Details and Status** The bill focuses on maintaining funding for two specific programs: telehealth networks (which connect healthcare providers) and telehealth resource centers (which provide training and technical support). Currently, HR 3419 is in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative David Valadao (R-CA).
Modernizing All Veterans and Survivors
# Modernizing All Veterans and Survivors Claims Processing Act (HR 3854) **What the bill does:** This legislation requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to modernize and automate how it processes claims for veteran and survivor benefits. The VA must develop a plan for creating automated tools that would speed up the claims process by automatically retrieving veteran records, organizing supporting evidence, providing decision-making assistance to staff, and generating letters to claimants. Within one year of approving the plan, the VA must ensure all offices handling pension and survivor benefit claims have at least basic automation tools to help generate claim correspondence. **Who it affects:** Millions of veterans and their surviving family members who file claims for benefits like disability compensation, pensions, and survivor benefits. Currently, the VA's claims processing can take months or longer; modernized systems could reduce wait times and improve accuracy. The bill also affects VA employees who process these claims. **Current status:** The bill has passed the House of Representatives. It now moves to the Senate for consideration. The measure is relatively noncontroversial, focusing on operational efficiency improvements to an existing federal agency rather than changing eligibility rules or benefit amounts.
Specialty Crop Domestic Market Promotion and Development Program Act of 2025
# Summary of HR 5059: Specialty Crop Domestic Market Promotion and Development Program Act of 2025 **What the Bill Does:** This bill would create a new federal grant program to help boost domestic sales of specialty crops—fruits, vegetables, and similar agricultural products grown in the United States. The grants would fund promotional activities like advertising campaigns designed to increase American consumer demand for these products. **Who It Affects:** The bill targets agricultural organizations, cooperatives, state agencies, and certain private companies that promote U.S. specialty crops. Farmers and producers of fruits and vegetables would benefit indirectly through increased market demand. American consumers might see more promotional campaigns for domestic specialty crops. **Key Provisions:** Eligible organizations must focus on promoting U.S.-grown specialty crops without directly profiting from those sales themselves (in most cases). The program would be managed by the Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service. The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House.
Specialty Crop Domestic Market Promotion and Development Program Act of 2025
# Specialty Crop Domestic Market Promotion and Development Program Act of 2025 Summary **What the bill does:** This bill would create a new federal grant program to help promote American-grown specialty crops (like fruits, vegetables, and nuts) in the U.S. market. The Agricultural Marketing Service would distribute grants to organizations that want to advertise these products or increase demand for them domestically. The goal is to help American farmers and growers sell more of their specialty crops to American consumers. **Who it affects:** The grants would go to eligible organizations—including agricultural trade groups, state agencies, farming cooperatives, and certain non-profit organizations—that work to promote U.S. specialty crops. Ultimately, the program aims to benefit American specialty crop farmers and producers by helping them reach domestic customers more effectively. **Current status:** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House. It was introduced by Rep. David Valadao (R-CA), whose district includes significant agricultural production.
To amend Public Law 99-338 with respect to Kaweah Project permits.
# HR 1044 Summary: Kaweah Project Permits **What the bill does:** This legislation allows the Department of the Interior to renew more permits for the Kaweah Project, a hydroelectric dam and water system in Tulare County, California. Specifically, it increases the number of permit renewals the department can issue from three to seven. Hydroelectric projects like this one generate electricity from flowing water while also managing water resources for the region. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily impacts the operators and users of the Kaweah Project, as well as residents and businesses in Tulare County who depend on the electricity and water management it provides. It also affects federal agencies overseeing water and public lands in California. **Current status:** The bill has passed the House of Representatives and is awaiting action in the Senate. It was sponsored by Representative David Valadao, a Republican from California's 22nd district.
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
# Plain Language Summary: Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026 This bill would allocate federal funding for fiscal year 2026 to support the day-to-day operations of Congress and its various support agencies. It covers funding for the House of Representatives, Capitol Police, the Library of Congress, the Congressional Budget Office, the Government Accountability Office, and several other agencies that help Congress function. The bill also addresses matters like employee benefits, workplace rights, congressional accessibility services, and security measures. Notably, this bill only covers House-related expenses; Senate funding is handled separately through its own appropriations process. The legislation affects Congress members and their staff, Capitol Police officers, and the millions of Americans who rely on congressional services like the Library of Congress and the Copyright Office. Key areas covered include staffing, building maintenance, cybersecurity, childcare benefits for employees, and international diplomatic programs. As of now, the bill is still in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House or become law.
Romance Scam Prevention Act
# Romance Scam Prevention Act Summary **What It Does:** This bill requires online dating apps and websites to notify users if they've been communicating with someone who was banned from the platform for fraud. When such a notification is sent, it must include the scammer's username, when the communication occurred, a warning that the person may have used a fake identity, and advice not to send money or personal financial information. The notification should also provide fraud prevention resources and customer service contact information. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects online dating service providers (dating apps and websites), who must implement these notification systems. It benefits users by alerting them if they've been in contact with known scammers. Romance scams—where fraudsters pose as romantic interests to steal money—disproportionately harm older adults and vulnerable populations, so this bill aims to protect these groups. **Current Status:** The bill has passed the House of Representatives and is part of the 119th Congress. It now moves to the Senate for consideration. The measure is sponsored by Rep. David Valadao (R-CA).
To make projects in certain counties eligible for funding under the rural surface transportation grant program, and for other purposes.
# HR 3572 Summary **What the Bill Does:** HR 3572 would expand eligibility for the Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program to include projects in additional counties. This federal program provides funding for road, bridge, and other transportation infrastructure improvements in rural areas. By broadening which counties qualify, the bill would make more communities eligible to apply for these grants to fix or improve their local transportation systems. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily benefit rural counties and their residents by giving them access to federal transportation funding they may not currently qualify for. Local governments, transportation departments, and communities in the newly eligible counties would be the direct beneficiaries, as they could use these grants to repair roads, improve bridges, and enhance other surface transportation infrastructure. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 3572 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but not yet debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Rep. David Valadao (R-CA). The specific details about which counties would become newly eligible are not provided in the available bill information.
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
# Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025 - Plain Language Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to create a new advisory committee focused on making VA services more accessible to veterans with disabilities. Before setting up this new committee, the VA must first clean house by shutting down or combining any advisory committees that are no longer active. The bill also extends certain loan fee rates for the VA's home loan program through June 2034, keeping those rates stable for several more years. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily impacts veterans with disabilities who use VA services, as well as the VA itself, which will need to implement these accessibility improvements. Veterans seeking home loans through the VA program will also be affected by the extended loan fee rates. **Current Status** The bill has already passed the House of Representatives and is sponsored by Representative David Valadao (R-CA). It now moves forward in the legislative process, where it would need Senate approval before going to the President for final approval.
SOAR Act of 2025
# SOAR Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Does:** The SOAR Act would change how Medicare pays for supplemental oxygen and related equipment, supplies, and services. Instead of using a competitive bidding program (where Medicare selects providers), the bill would establish separate, inflation-adjusted payments for oxygen services. It would also recognize respiratory therapist services as a covered benefit with additional payment adjustments, and require Medicare to create a standardized electronic template for doctors to use when prescribing oxygen-related items. **Who It Affects:** This bill primarily affects Medicare beneficiaries (mainly seniors and some disabled individuals) who need supplemental oxygen, healthcare providers and respiratory therapists who supply these services, and oxygen suppliers. The changes could expand patient choice in selecting suppliers and improve communication about services received. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. No action has been taken at this stage.
EMPSA Act
# EMPSA Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The EMPSA Act would change how the Social Security Administration calculates benefits for married adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Currently, when determining if someone qualifies for SSI and how much they receive, the government counts their spouse's income and resources. This bill would exclude the spouse's financial situation entirely from these calculations, meaning a person's eligibility and benefit amount would be based only on their own income and resources, not their spouse's. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** This bill specifically targets married adults with diagnosed intellectual or developmental disabilities receiving SSI benefits. The main change is eliminating what's called the "marriage penalty"—the situation where getting married can reduce or eliminate SSI benefits because a spouse's income is counted against them. Currently, SSI has strict income and resource limits, so marriage can cause someone to lose benefits they previously received. This bill aims to allow disabled individuals to marry without financial penalty. **Current Status** The bill (HR 1757) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative David Valadao (R-CA) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House.
Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act
# Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act (HR 1585) — Plain Language Summary **What the bill does:** This bill modifies and extends a federal program called the Conrad 30 Waiver that helps foreign-trained doctors work in the United States. Normally, foreign physicians on training visas must return to their home countries for two years before they can apply for permanent residency. The Conrad program waives this requirement if the doctor agrees to work in an underserved area (regions with limited medical access) for a set period. The bill increases the number of waivers each state can grant annually from 30 to 35 (with potential for further increases based on demand) and extends the program's authority for three years. **Who it affects:** Foreign-trained physicians seeking to practice medicine in the U.S., healthcare facilities in underserved communities, and the states administering the program. The bill could also indirectly benefit patients in rural and medically underserved areas by making it easier to recruit doctors to those regions. **Current status:** The bill (HR 1585) is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by Congress. It was introduced by Representative David Valadao (R-CA) in the 119th Congress.
Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2025
# Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill requires the U.S. Forest Service and Department of the Interior to test and evaluate a new wildfire-fighting technology called a "container aerial firefighting system." This system uses disposable containers that can be dropped from aircraft to deliver water or fire retardant over wildfires. The agencies must then report their findings back to Congress. The goal is to determine whether this technology could help fight wildfires more effectively by increasing the number of aircraft available during fire emergencies. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily impacts federal agencies responsible for managing wildfires and fighting them—particularly in Western states prone to large fires. It could also affect communities experiencing wildfires, as improved firefighting capabilities could provide better protection. The bill doesn't directly regulate private citizens or businesses. **Current Status:** The bill has already passed the House of Representatives and is a relatively straightforward measure focused on evaluating new technology rather than making major policy changes. It requires only a study and report, making it a low-cost way to assess whether this firefighting innovation could be useful in future wildfire response efforts.
Ensuring Accountability and Dignity in Government Contracting Act of 2025
# Summary: Ensuring Accountability and Dignity in Government Contracting Act of 2025 **What the bill would do:** This bill strengthens existing anti-human trafficking requirements for companies and organizations that receive federal government contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements (worth over $500,000 for work done outside the U.S.). Currently, recipients must certify they have a plan to prevent human trafficking, but the bill would require them to actually submit a copy of that plan to the government office overseeing the contract or grant. It would also require recipients to report any trafficking activities by themselves, their subcontractors, or agents to the government. **Who it affects:** Companies, nonprofits, and other organizations that receive federal contracts or grants valued over $500,000 for work performed outside the United States would be most directly affected. The bill ultimately aims to protect vulnerable workers and trafficking victims by increasing oversight of these federal partners. **Current status:** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was introduced by Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) in the 119th Congress.