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David G. Valadao

David G. Valadao

Republican · U.S. Representative for California's 22nd district

37 sponsored · 333 cosponsored

Age 49 · In office since 2021 · first in Congress 2013

Contact their office: (202) 225-4695 · 2465 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · Official website

Overview Votes (678) Sponsored (37) Cosponsored (333)

In the 119th Congress (2025–2026)

What they got done

Most bills never get a vote. These are the ones they wrote or backed that got somewhere.

Became law (4)

  • David Valadao (R-CA)

    Their bill

    Romance Scam Prevention Act

    H.R. 2481 Commerce

    A Republican bill with 4 Democratic cosponsors.

    Became law

    This bill requires online dating service providers to send fraud ban notifications to members who have communicated with someone whose account was banned for fraud.

    Yes· 2 of 4

    • Scored +5

      Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?

      The bill enhances consumer protection by requiring dating services to notify users of potential fraud risks.

    • Scored +3

      Does this protect people from AI fakes, scams and automated decisions about their lives?

      The bill protects individuals from scams by requiring dating service providers to send fraud ban notifications.

    The opposite

    • Scored -4

      Does this leave more decisions to the states?

      The bill restricts the ability of states and political subdivisions to maintain or enforce their own dating service notification standards.

  • Mike Quigley (D-IL)

    Cosponsored

    Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026

    H.R. 8205 Health

    A Democratic bill with 39 Republican cosponsors.

    Became law

    This bill extends the provisions and grants for ALS research found in the original Act through fiscal year 2031.

    Yes· 2 of 3

    • Scored +7

      Does this put more money into medical research?

      The bill extends the authorization of grants for ALS research through fiscal year 2031.

    • Scored +6

      Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

      The bill promotes research into therapies for ALS, a debilitating neurodegenerative disease.

    No question was scored the opposite.

  • Jimmy Panetta (D-CA)

    Cosponsored

    Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026

    H.R. 5334 International Affairs

    A Democratic bill with 5 Republican cosponsors. See the voting map.

    Became law

    The House voted 262–159 on Sep 16.

    This bill aims to crack down on the Russian Federation through heavy economic sanctions, investment bans, and increased import duties.

    Yes· 2 of 8

    • Scored +7

      Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

      Coordinates sanctions with the G7, EU, and Five Eyes alliance.

    • Scored +6

      Does this send more money or help to other countries?

      Allows loans to Ukraine to be repaid using immobilized Russian sovereign assets.

    The opposite· 2 of 13

    • Scored -6

      Does this make trade with other countries easier?

      Imposes high tariffs on Russia and other countries facilitating sanctions evasion.

    • Scored -5

      Would billionaires be better off under this?

      Directly targets Russian oligarchs and high-net-worth individuals supporting the Russian government.

And 1 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (40)

Halfway: the other chamber has to pass the same text before it can go to the President.

  • David Valadao (R-CA)

    Their bill

    To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the telehealth network and telehealth resource centers grant programs.

    H.R. 3419 Health

    A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

    Passed the House

    By voice vote, no names recorded

    Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions · Apr 22

    This bill aims to amend the Public Health Service Act. The specific goal is to reauthorize the telehealth network and telehealth resource centers grant programs.

    Yes· 2 of 5

    • Scored +5

      Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

      Telehealth funding is vital for improving medical accessibility in rural communities.

    • Scored +5

      Does this make health care easier to get in general?

      The bill provides $42,050,000 annually to reauthorize telehealth network and resource center programs to expand remote care access.

    No question was scored the opposite.

  • David Valadao (R-CA)

    Their bill

    Modernizing All Veterans and Survivors

    H.R. 3854 Armed Forces and National Security

    A Republican bill with no cosponsors.

    Passed the House

    By voice vote, no names recorded

    Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Veterans' Affairs · Sep 16

    This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to modernize various departmental processes.

    Yes· 2 of 6

    • Scored +8

      Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

      The bill modernizes claims processing through automation and provides critical data on mortality causes.

    • Scored +7

      Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

      The bill enhances benefits through automation of claims processing and improved notification for dependent benefits.

    No question was scored the opposite.

  • David Valadao (R-CA)

    Their bill

    To amend Public Law 99–338 with respect to Kaweah Project permits.

    H.R. 1044 Water Resources Development

    A Republican bill with no cosponsors.

    Passed the House

    By voice vote, no names recorded

    Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources · Jul 15

    This bill proposes amendments to Public Law 99-338 regarding the Kaweah Project permits. It specifically targets the first section of that law, which was previously amended by Public Law 108-447.

    Yes· 2 of 3

    • Scored +1

      Would business owners be better off under this?

      Removing specific company naming and increasing renewals provides greater operational flexibility for energy entities.

    • Scored +1

      Is this likely to grow the economy?

      Extended permit cycles can facilitate ongoing industrial or energy project activity.

    No question was scored the opposite.

And 37 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Still waiting, of the 37 bills they wrote: 2 cleared committee and wait for a first vote, 29 are in committee. Committee is where most bills end, whoever writes them — silence there, not a vote, is the usual way a bill dies.

What their bills would do

Every bill is scored against plain yes-or-no questions. These count their bills — the ones they wrote and the ones they cosponsored — by how each question was answered: yes, or the opposite. Open one to see those bills, where each stands, and why it was scored that way. Scores are made by AI ().

Who their bills would affect

What else they would change

How they voted lately

Their latest votes that decided something, and what each measure would do.

  • U.S. House · Nov 12, 2026

    Major Richard Star Act

    H.R. 2102

    The vote on whether to pass the bill This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.

    Their vote Not Voting

    Passed

    39218

    This bill changes the rules to allow certain military retirees to receive both veterans' disability compensation and retired pay at the same time.

    • Scored +8

      Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

      This bill provides significant financial relief to veterans with combat-related disabilities by allowing them to receive both retired pay and disability compensation concurrently.

  • U.S. House · Nov 12, 2026

    Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2102) to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for concurrent receipt of veterans' disability compensation and retired pay for disability retirees with combat-related disabilities, and for other purposes.

    H.Res. 1247

    The vote on whether to adopt the resolution A resolution is one chamber speaking for itself — setting its own rules, taking a position, honouring someone — and it never goes to the President. Agreeing to it is the whole decision.

    Their vote Not Voting

    Passed

    271135

    H. Res. 1247 sets the rules for how the House of Representatives will consider the bill H.R. 2102, which is also known as the "Major Richard Star Act."

    • Scored +7

      Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

      The bill provides increased financial compensation for service-connected disabilities.

  • U.S. House · Nov 11, 2026

    Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025

    H.R. 1013

    The vote on whether to pass the bill This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.

    Their vote Yea

    Passed

    295128

    This bill amends Federal securities laws to enhance 403(b) retirement plans. The changes affect laws such as the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

    • Scored +5

      Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?

      The bill enhances consumer protection by establishing fiduciary responsibilities for employers managing 403(b) investment options.

Every vote they cast, and how often they missed one →

On the President’s vetoes

A vetoed bill becomes law only if two-thirds of both chambers pass it again. The President can refuse to sign a bill both chambers passed. It becomes law anyway only if two-thirds of the House and two-thirds of the Senate vote to pass it again. A vote against the veto (a Yea) was a vote to make the bill law over the President’s objection; a vote for it (a Nay) was a vote to let the veto stand.

How busy they have been

How many bills they have put their name to over time — volume, not results: most bills never get a vote.

Legislative activity over time