Modernizing the Endangered Species Act: Insights from Harriet Hageman and Doug LaMalfa
Vice Chair Harriet Hageman joined Chairman Rep. Doug LaMalfa for a... Read More.
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Bipartisan Effort to Protect Giant Sequoias with Save Our Sequoias Act
Representative Vince Fong (CA-20) was joined by Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) and 26 additional bipartisan members in re-introducing the Save Our Sequoias (SOS) Act. This bill will enhance interagency coordination, accelerate forest restoration efforts, and provide important resources to land managers... Read More.
Rural Counties Face Financial Strain as Secure Rural Schools Act Excluded from Budget
The Secure Rural Schools Act, a significant financial support mechanism for counties with extensive federal land, has been excluded from the recent budget passed by Congress. This exclusion stems from cost-cutting measures under the Trump administration. The Act was designed to compensate counties for... Read More.
Protect Your Genetic Data: Californian’s Urged to Act Amid 23andMes Financial Woes
23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and its co-founder and CEO has resigned as the struggling genetic testing company continues its push to cut costs.San Francisco-based 23andMe announced on Sunday that it will look to sell “substantially all of its assets” through a... Read More.
USDA Vet Faces Investigation Over Controversial Horse Protection Act Changes
The House Oversight Committee has launched an investigation into Aaron Rhyner, DVM, a veterinarian with the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). This investigation marks the first time criminal charges are being considered against the USDA due to actions allegedly taken by... Read More.
California Voter ID and Election Integrity Act of 2025 Seeks to Enhance Trust and Accuracy in Elections
The proposed California Voter ID and Election Integrity Act of 2025, introduced by Assemblymembers Carl DeMaio and Bill Essayli, aims to address concerns about election integrity and public trust in California's electoral process. Key components of the bill include a requirement for government-issued voter... Read More.
House passed H.R. 28, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act
Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 28, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. This bill allows women and girls a fair playing field in sports by ensuring that school athletics comply with the Title... Read More.
Secure Rural Schools Act Faces Uncertain Future
The Secure Rural Schools (SRS) and Community Self-Determination Act, distributed over $232 million to more than 700 counties in 41 states and Puerto Rico for FY2024, and it's the last payment rural school with federal lands will see unless congress reapproves an extension.The funding... Read More.
House Passes Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act
There’s an update to Congressman Doug LaMalfas's bill to ease tax burdens on fire victims.The congressman's office confirms that the House has passed The Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act, which includes key provisions from LaMalfa’s bill, H.R. 4970, to exempt wildfire relief payments from... Read More.
Top Halloween Candy Narrowly Escapes “Ban” as CA Food Safety Act is Signed by Governor
One of Halloween's all-time favorite candies narrowly avoids a "ban" as Governor Gavin Newsom signs the CA Food Safety Act into law. This new legislation, set to take effect in 2027, prohibits the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of four food additives that have been... Read More.
