Press Releases

Washington D.C. – Congressman Kevin McCarthy released the following statement on the passage of the Fiscal Year 2014 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act (H.R. 2216):

Washington D.C. – Congressman Kevin McCarthy today congratulated local cadets and midshipmen on their graduation from the U.S. Service Academies.

"I applaud the Cal UAS Portal for its recent submission to the FAA. There is still work to be done, but with the technical expertise, remote location, controlled airspace, and diverse climate and terrain, I believe the Cal UAS Portal is a great candidate in this endeavor.

Washington D.C. – Congressman Kevin McCarthy yesterday announced eight students from the 23^rd Congressional District that will attend one of the United States Service Academies in the fall. Seven were nominated by McCarthy, and one was the recipient of a presidential nomination. He honored them at a reception in his Bakersfield Office on Monday, May 27, 2013.

Washington D.C. – Congressman Kevin McCarthy today introduced legislation to hold the Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) accountable to reduce the backlog on VA disability claims.

Congressman Kevin McCarthy today announced the recipients of the 23^rd Congressional District of California 2013 Merit Award for students in Kern, Los Angeles and Tulare counties.

Bakersfield, CA – Today, Congressman Kevin McCarthy announced the winners of the 32nd Annual “An Artistic Discovery” Congressional Art Competition for high school students. Winners and participants will be honored at a reception on Friday, May 10, 2013 at Metro Galleries in Bakersfield from 6:00-7:00 PM.

On Thursday, May 9, a Field Representative for Congressman Kevin McCarthy will hold office hours in Frazier Park.