Valadao and California Republicans urge Newsom to pause a planned gas tax hike, citing relief for drivers and businesses.
Quiver AI Summary
Valadao leads letter on gas tax: Rep. David Valadao said he led members of the California delegation in sending a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom asking him to suspend the state’s scheduled gas excise tax increase on July 1, 2026. The release says the tax would rise from 61.4 to 63.4 cents per gallon.
Lawmakers cite fuel costs: The letter argues that California drivers already face high gasoline prices and says taxes and regulations add to the cost. Valadao and several other Republican lawmakers called for a pause and urged policies aimed at lowering energy prices and easing costs for consumers.
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David G. Valadao Fundraising
David G. Valadao recently disclosed $82.5K of fundraising in a Pre-Primary FEC disclosure filed on May 21st, 2026. This was the 340th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year. 34.7% came from individual donors.
Valadao disclosed $82.2K of spending. This was the 485th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Valadao disclosed $2.9M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 63rd most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year.
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David G. Valadao Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by David G. Valadao:
- H.R.9376: TOURS Act
- H.R.9010: Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
- H.R.9006: Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act
- H.R.8913: Tulare Youth Recreation and Women’s History Enhancement Act
- H.R.8806: Supporting Newborn Parents Act of 2026
- H.R.7951: Long-Term Good Neighbor Authority Act
You can track bills proposed by David G. Valadao on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Valadao.
2026 California's 22nd Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $61,130,440 of spending in California's 22nd congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $43,984,785 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- HMP ($9,878,250)
- CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND ($7,383,223)
- DCCC ($5,139,477)
- FAIRSHAKE ($2,613,725)
- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS CONGRESSIONAL FUND ($2,526,657)
The rating for this race is currently "Toss Up".
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