In the District

Last week, Congressman Adam Gray (CA-13) joined members of the Modesto Police and Fire Departments to celebrate nearly $2 million dollars in federal funding he secured for improvement projects.

WASHINGTON, DC – This week, the House voted to pass the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act, which contained permitting reform deadline provisions negotiated and advanced by Rep. Adam Gray (CA-13). The bipartisan SPEED Act would simplify the permitting process for infrastructure development by cutting unnecessary regulations, shortening approval timelines, and limiting lawsuits that have slowed projects under previous laws.

“With these tax credits set to expire at the end of this month, millions of Americans are facing a sudden and devastating increase in health care costs,” the Members write. 

WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Adam Gray (CA-13) voted in favor of passing the Endangered Species Amendment Act of 2025 out of the House Natural Resources Committee. This legislation amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973, making conservation more effective by prioritizing resources, improving transparency, and reducing regulatory obstacles.

WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Adam Gray (CA-13) voted in favor of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act on the House floor. This legislation includes provisions that ensures Section 401(c) of the Clean Water Act (CWA) focuses reviews on water quality impacts to prevent states’ overreach of the certification process to delay or block projects.

WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Adam Gray (CA-13) introduced his End the California Water Crisis Package today, a suite of bills that would authorize additional California water storage projects, ease permitting restrictions, and create enforceable timelines for environmental review processes. The bills aim to expand California’s water storage capacity by providing funding and technical support to both develop and maintain water infrastructure projects.

Merced, CA – This week, the Bureau of Reclamation announced that it will move forward with a revised operation plan for the Central Valley Project (CVP) and State Water Project (SWP). The plan increases water availability while upholding environmental standards and meeting existing regulatory requirements.

WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Adam Gray (CA-13) introduced the Midwives for MOMS Act today alongside Representative Ashley Hinson (IA-02). The bipartisan bill addresses the shortage of maternity care in rural communities by expanding educational opportunities for midwives and improving access to midwifery services.