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September 16, 2014

Washington, D.C. – Today, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service announced that Tulare, Kern and Kings Counties are no longer in the habitat range of the Valley Longhorn Elderberry Beetle.


September 15, 2014

Washington, D.C. - Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) spoke on the House floor today in favor of H.R. 5078 to preserve local control against the EPA's unprecedented attempt to expand its power over private property:

"Well I thank the gentleman for yielding, and Mr. Chairman I rise today against an awful, unlawful expansion of federal power.

Issues:Agriculture

July 31, 2014

Washington, D.C. – This morning, Pastor Roger L. Spradlin of Valley Baptist Church in Bakersfield led the House chamber in the opening prayer. Pastor Spradlin has been at Valley Baptist since 1983, holds a Doctorate of Ministry, and has served as Chairman of the Board of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention.


July 30, 2014

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) released the following statement on passage of the bicameral Veterans Administration (VA) agreement:


July 29, 2014

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) released the following statement on House passage of H.R. 4315, the 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act:


July 23, 2014

Washington, D.C. – Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) released the following statement on the House's higher education bills this week:

Issues:Education

July 22, 2014

The President is back on the loose, this time in California.


July 21, 2014

Washington, D.C. – Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) released the following statement on federal appeals court panel ruling that most Obamacare subsidies are illegal:


July 21, 2014

If you want to know the difference between how the Senate and the House are working, here are two quotes that sum it up perfectly: