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WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Adam Gray (D-Merced) issued the following statement after voting in favor of a House resolution regarding recent protest in Los Angeles, CA.
“Let me be clear: I condemn recent ICE raids throughout California that are causing fear across the Valley. There are ways to fix our immigration system, but these terror-inducing raids are not one of them.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Adam Gray (D-Merced), member of the House Agriculture Committee, recently joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers representing California’s Central Valley to send a letter to Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins pushing for action to protect dairy and poultry farms from continued avian flu spread.
The Congressional Award, established in 1979, is Congress’ highest civilian honor for young Americans. The Award recognizes determination, public service, and character development in American youth.
It is non-partisan, voluntary, and non-competitive. The program is open to all from ages 14 to 24 years old; prospective participants may register at 13 1/2 years old and are eligible to submit for the award at age 14.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Adam Gray (D-Merced) and Congresswoman Young Kim (R-Orange County) today introduced the Wildfire Response and Preparedness (WRAP) Act to establish a national 30-minute standard response time to wildfire emergencies on federal lands. If enacted, the bill would aid national fire suppression efforts by implementing a rapid response standard to quickly engage fire conditions as they emerge.
WASHINGTON — Reps. Young Kim, R-Calif., and Adam Gray, D-Calif., are teaming up to strengthen wildfire relief on federal lands.
MERCED, CA – Congressman Adam Gray (D-Merced) today announced the winners of his 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Each year, the Art Competition is an opportunity for high school students to submit original art pieces to their congressional representatives. The winning pieces are hung in the US Capitol following decision by a panel of judges in each congressional district. Winning artists also receive a trip to Washington, DC, where they are recognized at an awards ceremony.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Adam Gray (D-Merced) introduced a bill today that would ensure Central Valley farmers and producers receive reliable water deliveries to support their operations. The Valley Water Protection Act would amend the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to protect impacted farmers from national security threats or regional economic harm related to ESA listing enforcement activity. Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) joined Congressman Gray to co-lead the bill.
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it will be awarding a $5.3 million grant to the Community Action Partnership of Madera County. The grant will support Head Start and Early Head Start programming through Community Action Partnership, which serves Madera and Fresno Counties. Congressman Gray issued the following statement after the grant was announced.
Amid a sea of blue and gold caps and gowns, Rep. Adam Gray took the stage on May 23 at Merced College’s Stadium ‘76, reminding the Class of 2025 not to be discouraged by setbacks that come with the quest for success.
The 47-year-old Democratic congressman, who is also a Merced College alumnus, told his fellow Blue Devils during the 62nd annual commencement ceremony that he, too, understands the disappointments that come with striving for goals.
MERCED, CA – This week, the Bureau of Reclamation announced a $255 million contract awarded for Phase 2 of the B.F. Sisk Safety of Dams Modification Project in Los Banos. Once completed, the project will reinforce the dam’s stability infrastructure, raise the crest of the dam, and alleviate downstream public safety concerns.