Democrats shoot down Valadao's efforts to lessen drought impact

Three legislative amendments aimed at easing drought impacts on the Central Valley were voted down by Democrats in the House of Representatives.

Rep. David G. Valadao (CA-21) recently added three changes to the FY23 Energy and Water Appropriations bill while the bill was being marked up by the House Appropriations Committee. Each of these changes would help to stop the drought in California from being so bad.

“The lack of reliable, clean water in the Valley has become an issue of national security. Farmers across the Central Valley are being forced to tear up their crops to conserve water – crops that would have fed families across the United States and the world,” said Congressman Valadao.

“The three amendments I offered today would improve water storage capacity, increase operational flexibility, and provide certainty for our farmers. It is extremely disappointing that the majority rejected all three of these amendments that would help my constituents who grow food for the nation. I will not stop fighting to bring more water to the Central Valley.”

All three amendments were voted down by the Democrats on the House Appropriations Committee.