Press Releases
This evening, Congressman Kevin McCarthy urged his colleagues to support his amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which prioritizes repairs and modernization work at the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake following last week’s earthquakes.
Despite the destruction, our American spirit has prevailed in the face of adversity, with people from all over the state coming together to help our neighbors. But we are still recovering.
Yesterday, President Trump signed an executive order creating a White House Council on Eliminating Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing. The Council will be comprised of members from 8 federal agencies, and chaired by Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Ben Carson.
Congressman Kevin McCarthy released the following statement on the Council’s creation:
Today, Congressman Kevin McCarthy released the following statement on the implementation of the VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act:
Today, Congressman Kevin McCarthy published the following op-ed about aerospace and innovation, reflecting on Kern County’s storied history in the space industry.
You can read it here or below:
Every year Members of Congress have the privilege of nominating local high school seniors to attend one of our U.S. Service Academies. These students strive for greatness and go above and beyond in their desire to serve our country.
Bakersfield, California– Congressman Kevin McCarthy held a meet and greet Saturday with seven local high school students who have accepted appointments to United States Service Academies.


