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McCarthy Lauds FEMA Decision Adding Tulare County to Major Disaster Declaration

Oct 15, 2020 Press Release

 

McCarthy, Nunes, and LaMalfa Support Addition of Tulare and Lassen Counties to Disaster Declaration

Oct 13, 2020 Press Release


McCarthy Commends NIAID for Advancing Valley Fever Research Center Proposal

Oct 13, 2020 Press Release


Issues:
Valley Fever

Pelosi's Stalling Will Hurt Americans – That's Wrong

Oct 9, 2020 Press Release


Yesterday, Congressman Kevin McCarthy joined KGET's Jim Scott and Tami Mlcoch to discuss the Vice Presidential debate, COVID-19, and Congress's ability to deliver a critical relief package that Americans need and deserve.

Highlights of the interview are below:

 

McCarthy Announces DOT Grant Award for Porterville

Oct 7, 2020 Press Release

 

Today, Congressman Kevin McCarthy announced that the City of Porterville, California will be awarded a $370,000 grant by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s “Helping Obtain Prosperity for Everyone” (HOPE) Program.

McCarthy released the following statement:

Issues:
Transportation

Thank You to Our Firefighters

Oct 2, 2020 Press Release

As we continue to combat historic wildfires across our state, including in the Sequoia National Forest in Tulare County, I am grateful to the federal, state, and local firefighters and first responders who are working around the clock to protect all Californians.

McCarthy Celebrates Start of Construction to Enlarge Success Reservoir

Sep 29, 2020 Press Release


Today, Congressman Kevin McCarthy applauded the groundbreaking of the Success Reservoir Enlargement Project, a project over 15 years in the making:
 

Issues:
Water

Two McCarthy Veterans’ Bills Pass the House

Sep 23, 2020 Press Release


Issues:
Veterans Issues

McCarthy, Levin Introduce Bill to Provide Assistance to Homeless Veterans

Sep 16, 2020 Press Release


Today, Representatives Kevin McCarthy and Mike Levin (CA-49) introduced the Reducing Veteran Homelessness Act of 2020 to ensure that our nation’s homeless veterans receive HUD-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program vouchers and supportive services that they deserve. 

Issues:
Veterans Issues

McCarthy, Schweikert Lead Letter Supporting Proposed NIH Valley Fever Research Centers

Sep 15, 2020 Press Release

 

Issues:
Valley Fever

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In The News

James Madison project: forging a more perfect union between Students and U.S. Constitution

Nov 20, 2015 In The News
Bakersfield Californian
Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Bakersfield, helped revive it earlier this year, generating bipartisan support in the House for the Center for Civic Education's grant application to the federal Secretary of Education. The Center got its three-year grant, estimated at nearly $17 million nationwide, and early next year local teachers will host colleagues from the eighth and 12th grades as they learn more about the Constitution.
Issues:
Education

El Nino is coming. Are we ready?

Oct 22, 2015 In The News
Kevin McCarthy
Medium

 

The anticipation is building. Stories and news reports are popping up everywhere. Predictions and expectations fill coffee shops and social media. No, I’m not talking about the 2024 Olympics in Los Angeles. I am talking about El Niño. And, chances are that it will arrive this winter along with plenty of precipitation.

Issues:
Water

Parade of 1,000 Flags inspires all generations

Sep 9, 2015 In The News
The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
The Petroglyph Festival was just declared a Ridgecrest Signature Event, but the Parade of 1,000 Flags, which honors the memory of those killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, celebrates the patriotism of the community — a fact not lost on House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy. The event’s keynote speaker, McCarthy said he considers Ridgecrest home, and later added that “I will put this city up against any city in this country” in terms of patriotism. “I want to thank you for allowing me to be the Grand Marshal.”
Issues:
Veterans Issues

Ridgecrest to show its true colors

Sep 1, 2015 In The News
Ridgecrest News-Review
In what has become a signature event for the city, the eighth annual parade will feature U.S. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy as the grand marshal, along with city and Navy dignitaries, emergency service personnel, an honor guard of veterans and hundreds of residents proudly participating in the patriotic display.
Issues:
Veterans Issues

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy reiterates his support for research to defeat Valley Fever

Aug 29, 2015 In The News
Bakersfield Observed

 "First, I want to congratulate my friend Jean Fuller. The California Senate will be well-served under her leadership and California's future will absolutely be brighter as a result. I know Senator Fuller will bring the blue collar attitude that is ingrained in the Central Valley to this leadership position and will fight for a freer and more prosperous California.

Issues:
Valley Fever

California Water Agencies Praise New California Water Bill

Jun 27, 2015 In The News

FRESNO, CA – Yesterday’s introduction of H.R. 2898, the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 is welcomed news for the people of the parched State of California and the Central Valley.

Issues:
Water

Congressional Democrats ignore California drought

Dec 16, 2014 In The News
Porterville Recorder
Despite last-minute attempts by Central California Republicans to get some form of legislation passed to address how California manages water and to avert another disaster, Democrats in Congress, many of those California Democrats, blocked the attempt and now any legislation dealing with the drought in this state is dead until well into next year.
Issues:
Water

Congress must help California deal with drought

Dec 10, 2014 In The News
U-T San Diego
"Two Central Valley House Republicans — Rep. David Valadao and Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy — have spent months discussing drought measures with Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif. However, Feinstein and the Obama administration oppose the 26-page California Emergency Drought Relief Act approved by the House on Tuesday because it waives certain environmental protections and puts some limits on regulators."
Issues:
Water

California's Water Blockage

Dec 9, 2014 In The News
Wall Street Journal

On Monday House Republicans debated a bill crafted in part by Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein and supported by Rep. Jim Costa that would provide a short-term salve to Californians south of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. The White House has threatened to veto the bill, which will be voted on Tuesday.

 

Issues:
Water

House Plans to Take Up Another Drought Relief Bill

Dec 8, 2014 In The News
Associated Press
"The GOP has passed drought relief measures during the past two congressional sessions. This time, GOP lawmakers pursued a bill that's much closer to what Sens. Diane Feinstein and Barbara Boxer helped pass in their chamber. The new effort, for example, scuttled the previously passed language that directed agencies to operate without regard to the Endangered Species Act. The latest effort takes a more targeted approach. … Both senators said they could not support the House bill."
Issues:
Water

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