Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC — Rep. Adam Gray (CA-13) made the following statement after federal funding lapsed on September 30, shutting down the federal government.
“I do not support a government shutdown. It’s bad for our nation, dangerous for our security, and devastating for our economy and Valley families. The only way forward is bipartisan compromise — not partisan threats or political games.
WASHINGTON, DC – Representatives Adam Gray (CA-13) and Gabe Evans (CO-08) last week introduced legislation to counter the fentanyl crisis. The bipartisan Combatting Fentanyl Poisonings Act would expand grant funding for fentanyl awareness campaigns aimed at children and support training programs and equipment purchases for law enforcement agencies tracking and apprehending fentanyl traffickers.
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Adam Gray (CA-13) introduced the bipartisan Harnessing Energy at Thermal Sources (HEATS) Act today alongside Representative Young Kim (CA-40). The bill would exempt geothermal activities on state and private land from federal drilling permits to encourage energy production and waive certain provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Adam Gray (CA-13) released the following statement following the House’s vote on a continuing resolution to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year.
“Government shutdowns are bad for the country. No responsible person wants the threat of shutdown to play so prominent a role in our process of funding the government.
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Adam Gray (CA-13), joined by House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33) and Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone (NJ-06), led a group of House Democrats today in calling on Congress to pass Rep.
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Adam Gray (CA-13) visited with a group of Central Valley Honor Flight veterans and guardians during their visit to our nation’s capital today. Rep. Gray delivered remarks to the group on the House Floor before they departed for a tour of the Capitol building. Valley Representatives Jim Costa, David Valadao, Tom McClintock and Vince Fong also attended the gathering.
MERCED, CA – Rep. Adam Gray (CA-13) announced today that the Department of Transportation (DOT) is directing over $7.4 million in grant funding to airport improvement projects in Chowchilla, Madera, Atwater and Gustine. The funding will support lighting improvements, repaving, weatherization, and safety measures at municipal airports to keep the Central Valley connected with other areas of the state and country.
MERCED, CA – Congressman Adam Gray (CA-13) hosted his second Veterans Advisory Committee meeting today at Merced’s American Legion Hall, welcoming veterans and their families along with local advocates and officials.
WASHINGTON, DC – On the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Medicare and Medicaid, Congressman Adam Gray (CA-13) introduced legislation to restore funding to critical Medicaid and ACA programs. Cuts to Medicaid and ACA programs included in the partisan reconciliation bill signed by President Trump in July threaten health coverage for 15 million Americans, including nearly 420,000 people in Congressman Gray’s district who rely on Medicaid (known as Medi-Cal in California).
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Adam Gray’s STRIVE Act to limit copay costs for veterans at VA health clinics passed with unanimous consent out of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs this week. The bill was recommended favorably by a voice vote, with no opposition from any member of the committee. The committee’s vote renders the bill eligible to be brought to the House Floor for a vote.