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David G. Valadao

David G. Valadao

R CA-22 · House

2025–Present House Of Representatives (District 22)
2023–2025 House Of Representatives (District 22)
2021–2023 House Of Representatives (District 21)
2017–2019 House Of Representatives (District 21)
2015–2017 House Of Representatives (District 21)
2013–2015 House Of Representatives (District 21)
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Defense

+147
Helped 1290 Hurt 1143 Unclear 1136

Finance

+310
Helped 936 Hurt 626 Mixed 4 Unclear 398

Healthcare

+349
Helped 762 Hurt 413 Mixed 13 Unclear 601

Education

+93
Helped 462 Hurt 369 Unclear 275

Agriculture

+405
Helped 652 Hurt 247 Unclear 191

Immigration

-458
Helped 172 Hurt 630 Mixed 4 Unclear 228

Energy

-33
Helped 360 Hurt 393 Mixed 3 Unclear 197

Veterans Affairs

+381
Helped 586 Hurt 205 Unclear 106

Transportation

+2
Helped 254 Hurt 252 Mixed 3 Unclear 175

Criminal Justice

-41
Helped 268 Hurt 309 Mixed 4 Unclear 65

Government Operations

-5
Helped 67 Hurt 72 Unclear 457

Labor

+14
Helped 200 Hurt 186 Unclear 80

Trade

+76
Helped 239 Hurt 163 Mixed 2 Unclear 50

Environment

-85
Helped 100 Hurt 185 Unclear 146

Housing

+45
Helped 199 Hurt 154 Unclear 35

Technology

+78
Helped 206 Hurt 128 Unclear 40

Military Procurement

+17
Helped 142 Hurt 125 Unclear 101

Appropriations

+31
Helped 156 Hurt 125 Unclear 20

Federal Budget

+162
Helped 207 Hurt 45 Unclear 36

Foreign Policy

+12
Helped 103 Hurt 91 Unclear 21
20 policy domains
Helped Hurt Mixed Unclear

Industry Impact Profile

21153 industry impacts

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How this is computed

P Primary sponsor · C Co-sponsor · Y Yea vote · N Nay vote

Weighted score (w:) uses strongest role per bill. Weights: Primary 1.0, Co-sponsor 0.3, Yea 0.1, Nay -0.1.

Bills where the legislator voted nay (without sponsorship) contribute -0.1 per bill. Equal yea and nay roll calls on the same bill contribute 0.

Vote date filters affect vote attribution; sponsorship is always included.

Positive-Effect Industries

Direct (1931), Defense (128), Veterans Affairs (114), DoD (32), Legislative (31), Legislative Branch (19), State (19), VA (19), Executive (17), USDA (16), Treasury (14), Agriculture (11), Congress (11), Coast Guard (9), Justice (7), NPS (7), CMS (6), Oversight (6), DOJ (4), Education (4), Foreign Affairs (4), ICE (4), Judiciary (4), Research (4), Local (3), Medicare (3), Transportation (3), Army Corps (2), Cemeteries (2), DHS (2), FDA (2), FEMA (2), Housing (2), Interior/USDA (2), International Development (2), Military Logistics (2), NASA (2), NOAA (2), SBA (2), SSA (2), USGS (2), Cybersecurity (1), Defense R&D (1), EPA (1), Federal Executive (1), Federal Law Enforcement (1), HHS (1), IBWC (1), Intelligence (1), Judicial (1), Manufacturing (1), Municipal (1), National Security (1), State/Local (1)
Direct (580), Veterans (121), Military Families (17), Military (3), Foreign (2), Immigrants (1)
Direct (428), Research (15), Patients (5), Community (3), Tribal (3), Dialysis Patients (2), Emergency Services (1)
Direct (440), Coffee (2), Commodities (2), Hemp (2), Livestock (2)
Direct (390), Child Care (3), Maritime Training (2), Holocaust & Cultural Organizations (1), Immigrant Students (1), K-12 Schools (1), Religious Studies (1), Research Universities (1), Students (1), Technical (1)
Direct (384), Naval (2), Testing (2), Ammunition (1), Ground Vehicles (1), Missiles (1), Missiles/Hypersonics (1), Nuclear C3 (1), Rotorcraft (1), Small Business (1), Small/Innovative (1), Space Systems (1)

Negative-Effect Industries

Direct (2788), Defense (101), Veterans Affairs (88), Regulatory (43), EPA (30), Legislative (30), Coast Guard (27), NPS (11), Education (9), FDA (9), Agriculture (8), BLM (7), Forest Service (7), SEC (7), HHS (6), CMS (5), Foreign (5), CFPB (4), Executive (4), Federal Child Welfare (4), Treasury/IRS (4), VA (4), Federal (3), Legislative Branch (3), NOAA (3), NOAA/EPA (3), Natural Resources (3), Acquisition (2), Congress (2), Cybersecurity (2), Defense Acquisition (2), EAC (2), Foreign Diplomatic (2), Health (2), Law Enforcement (2), Military (2), Oversight (2), Treasury (2), USDA (2), Banking Regulation (1), DOE (1), DOJ (1), DoD (1), Energy Department (1), Energy/Defense (1), Environmental Regulation (1), Executive Branch (1), FCC (1), Federal Immigration (1), Federal Law Enforcement (1), Intelligence (1), Interior (1), Interior Department (1), Museums & Cultural Institutions (1), NNSA (1), OPM (1), Science Agencies (1), Space Force (1), State (1), Strategic Command (1), U.S. Coast Guard (1), Waste Management (1)
Direct (239), Veterans (20), Family Sponsors (4), Environmental Health (1), Environmental Justice (1), Water Quality (1)
Direct (249), Nuclear (2), Logistics (1), Maintenance (1)
Direct (240), Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Systems (3), Space Force (1)
Direct (219), Family Planning Services (2), Public Health (2)
Direct (172), Foreign (2), Technology (2), Tourism (2), Moving (1), Research Vessels (1)
Direct (136), Unaccompanied Minors (4), Undocumented (3)

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Showing positive and negative-direction effects only. Mixed and uncertain effects are not included in these counts.

Votes by Industry (Yea/Nay Alignment)

How this legislator's Yea/Nay votes landed across industries; distinct from overall bill exposure above.

Analysis coverage
100.0% of votes
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S+ Supported Benefits
S- Supported Burdens
O+ Opposed Benefits
O- Opposed Burdens
Industry S+ S- O+ O- Net
Government (75 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Defense (229), Veterans Affairs (183), Coast Guard (36), DoD (33), EPA (31) +70 more
+118
General Public (8 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Veterans (141), Military Families (17), Family Sponsors (4), Military (3), Foreign (2) +3 more
+401
Military (4 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Systems (3), Air Force (2), Families (1), Space Force (1)
+5
Defense (14 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Naval (2), Nuclear (2), Testing (2), Ammunition (1), Ground Vehicles (1) +9 more
+10
Healthcare (5 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Research (15), Community (3), Tribal (3), Family Planning Services (2), Public Health (2)
+141
Education (6 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Child Care (3), Maritime Training (2), Immigrant Students (1), Religious Studies (1), Research Universities (1) +1 more
-9
Cryptocurrency - - +71
Transportation (6 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Foreign (2), Labor (2), Technology (2), Tourism (2), Moving (1) +1 more
0
Financial Services (1 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): HSA (7)
+49
State & Local Government (2 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Medicaid (6), Non-Expansion (3)
- +17
Construction (4 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Federal Projects (1), Federal/Military (1), Military/Pacific (1), Utilities/Infrastructure (1)
+111
Manufacturing (4 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Foreign (8), Electrical Equipment (2), Defense (1), Foreign Adversary (1)
+4
Taxpayers - - +15
Agriculture (6 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Coffee (2), Commodities (2), Hemp (2), Livestock (2), Coffee Production (1) +1 more
+141
Law Enforcement - +40

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Sponsored & Cosponsored Bills

hr9232-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish coverage for certain residential substance use disorder services under the Medicare program.

1 clause Jul 30, 2024
Federal Administration Health Care Providers

hr9182-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program under which the Secretary awards grants for purposes of providing training and any related assistance to dairy producers and dairy workers on implementation of risk mitigation strategies related to biosecurity threats, to amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 with respect to emergency assistance for certain losses due to highly pathogenic avian influenza, and for other purposes.

3 clauses Jul 26, 2024
Federal Administration Health Care Providers

hres1385-118

Primary Sponsor In Committee

Designating the week of August 4 through August 10, 2024, as National Farmers Market Week.

0 clauses Jul 24, 2024

hres1363-118

Cosponsor In Committee

Honoring the life and legacy of Patrick Gottsch.

0 clauses Jul 18, 2024

hr9038-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To amend title 39, United States Code, to modernize and enhance the fair distribution of the Postal Service, and for other purposes.

1 clause Jul 15, 2024
Energy Production

hr8999-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage and payment under such title for certain treatments for dialysis-related amyloidosis, and for other purposes.

1 clause Jul 11, 2024
Health Care Providers

hres1349-118

Cosponsor In Committee

Recognizing the continued success of the Food for Peace Act.

1 clause Jul 10, 2024

hres1355-118

Cosponsor In Committee

Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.

1 clause Jul 10, 2024
Labor

hr8957-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study and submit a report on the greenhouse gas emissions intensity of certain products produced in the United States and in certain foreign countries, and for other purposes.

5 clauses Jul 9, 2024
Federal Administration Energy Production Defense Contractors Health Care Providers

hr8974-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a Blue Campaign Certification Program to encourage employers in covered industries to encourage employees to complete training to recognize and respond to suspected human trafficking, and for other purposes.

3 clauses Jul 9, 2024
Federal Administration Labor

hr8948-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To amend title 18, United States Code, to limit the ability to assess a fee for health care services for prisoners, and for other purposes.

1 clause Jul 8, 2024
Health Care Providers

hr8880-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center for an assessment of forms that the Secretary sends to claimants for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes.

1 clause Jun 28, 2024
Federal Administration Defense Contractors

hr8874-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report on expanding the use of certain automation tools in the Department of Veterans Affairs.

1 clause Jun 27, 2024
Federal Administration Health Care Providers

hr8834-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To establish a Supply Chain Fraud and Theft Task Force.

2 clauses Jun 25, 2024
Transportation Federal Administration Health Care Providers

hr8784-118

Cosponsor Reported

To require each agency to evaluate the permitting system of the agency, to consider whether a permit by rule could replace that system, and for other purposes.

10 clauses Jun 18, 2024
Government Administration Federal Administration Energy All Industries

hr8772-118

Primary Sponsor Reported

Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.

17 clauses Jun 17, 2024
Financial Services Agricultural Producers Federal Administration Education

hr8693-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To prohibit certain businesses and persons from purchasing real estate adjacent to covered Federal lands in the United States, and for other purposes.

0 clauses Jun 11, 2024

hr3608-118

Cosponsor Reported

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28081 Marguerite Parkway in Mission Viejo, California, as the Major Megan McClung Post Office Building.

1 clause Jun 4, 2024
Veterans and Military Families Local Communities Federal Government Services

hr5403-118

Cosponsor Reported

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Federal reserve banks from offering certain products or services directly to an individual, to prohibit the use of central bank digital currency for monetary policy, and for other purposes.

24 clauses Jun 3, 2024
Financial Technology Commercial Banking Central Banking Cryptocurrency Services

hr8557-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to encourage and expand the use of prescribed fire on land managed by the Department of the Interior or the Forest Service, with an emphasis on units of the National Forest System in the western United States, to acknowledge and support the long-standing use of cultural burning by Tribes and Indigenous practitioners, and for other purposes.

12 clauses May 23, 2024
Federal Administration Energy Production Education Environmental Services

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