Issues
Agriculture
Agriculture is the backbone of the Central Valley’s economy. California’s diverse agricultural economy is a $35 billion dollar industry that produces over 350 commodities and accounts for over a half of our nation’s fruits and vegetables. I will fight to maintain California’s status as an agricultural superpower.
Social Security
We must keep our commitments to our seniors and ensure a sustainable benefit available for future generations. I oppose any plan that will reduce benefits for current beneficiaries, individuals with disabilities or near retirees. Social security did not break overnight, and consequently will take time to fix.
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Transportation
Learn about my work in Congress on Transportation issues.Water
Securing a reliable and sustainable supply of water continues to be one of the greatest challenges facing the Valley’s economy. As a dairyman and farmer, I truly understand what it means to suffer a drought.
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Education
Learn about my work in Congress on Education issues.![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130215190509im_/http://valadao.house.gov/sites/valadao.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/featured_image/issues/iStock_000020340189Small.jpg)
Economy and Jobs
A strong economy and good jobs are very important to our district and to my work in Congress. Learn more about my views on this issue.![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130215190509im_/http://valadao.house.gov/sites/valadao.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/slider_images/iStock_000003663063Small.jpg)
Energy
Learn about my work in Congress on Energy issues.![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130215190509im_/http://valadao.house.gov/sites/valadao.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/featured_image/issues/iStock_000022593710Small.jpg)
Healthcare
Health care is important to our district and my work in Congress. Learn more about my views on this issue.![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130215190509im_/http://valadao.house.gov/sites/valadao.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/slider_images/iStock_000005356743Small.jpg)
Tax Reform
Learn my views on Tax Reform.![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130215190509im_/http://valadao.house.gov/sites/valadao.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/featured_image/issues/iStock_000022560836Small.jpg)