Our veterans deserve more than empty words—they deserve leaders who deliver for them. This Veterans Day, I'm continuing my work to honor the service of our Valley veterans.

Happy 250th birthday to our Marines!

Read more about my bill to extend the ACA tax credits and prevent a spike in health care premiums:

I introduced the bill in the House to extend tax credits and lower costs. My GOP colleagues in the House have endorsed 1 year extension, and now the Senate has proposed the same thing. What are we waiting for? This is a responsible bipartisan fix. Let’s get it done.

Grateful for my friend and Blue Dog colleague, @RepGolden — a steadfast voice for common sense, integrity and service. Jared has always put people above politics and shown that leadership means listening, working hard, and finding common ground. Wishing him, Izzy, and their

Team Gray is here to help throughout the shutdown. Come meet us near you this month. We can look into stalled veterans benefits, Social Security checks and more. https://t.co/kucT1EQKpZ

My offices in Merced and Washington are still open and ready to help you throughout the federal shutdown. Give us a call or send me an email: https://t.co/rXojQ8nhWR

I'm saddened to hear of the passing of Chowchilla PD's Officer Raymond Barrantes, who was killed in a collision while on patrol this weekend. My thoughts are with his loved ones and the entire Chowchilla community.

Throughout the federal government shutdown, my offices in Merced and Washington are open and ready to help you. Call (209) 226-6880 or visit https://t.co/RR3XlJsFjJ for more information about how we can support you.

Tens of thousands of people in the Valley are facing a loss of health care or increasing premium prices due to Washington partisans' refusal to act. Valley families deserve better.

Read more about the Combatting Fentanyl Poisonings Act:

It’s time Congress acts to end the fentanyl crisis and keep Valley families safe. Introduced a bipartisan bill with @repgabeevans to educate our kids about the dangers of fentanyl and support the law enforcement officers who put dealers behind bars.

Read more about our bill:

Energy bills are way too high for Valley families. That's why I joined @RepYoungKim to introduce our bipartisan HEATS Act to unleash energy production and bring down costs.

Read more from the @FresnoBee:

If Congress doesn't act, the Central Valley's health care system will be decimated by cuts to Medicaid and premium price hikes. I've introduced the Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act to make sure our families have access to the care they need.

Congratulations to @ucmerced for ranking in the top 25 best public universities and holding the No. 3 spot for social mobility in the United States! Read more: https://t.co/66VwBqws7D

Last month, I connected with the next generation of ag leaders at the Stanislaus County Fair Cattlemen's Dinner. Their passion and dedication are what the Valley needs to remain the country’s leading ag region.

Happy National App Challenge Day! Students in #CA13 can submit their original app for consideration at https://t.co/GMdebCyWEf until October 30 for a chance to be featured in the US Capitol.

September 15 to October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to honor and celebrate the vibrant Hispanic community in the Central Valley and across the country!