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April 10, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC – As blanket tariffs disrupt our economy, markets crash and recession risks increase, Congressman Adam Gray (D-Merced) introduced his first bill in the House of Representatives today to defend America’s farmers against the effects of potential retaliation from our global trading partners. 


April 10, 2025

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A bipartisan effort to rein in President Donald Trump’s tariff authority is being considered in Washington, D.C., as markets around the nation have been volatile since last week.

Now, a valley lawmaker is weighing in on what Congress can do to bring tariff authority back to the legislative branch, just as the framers of the Constitution intended.


April 9, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Adam Gray (D-Merced) today cosponsored the bipartisan Trade Review Act of 2025. Companion legislation to the version introduced in the Senate earlier this month by Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), the bill would limit the president’s ability to unilaterally impose tariffs without congressional approval.


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April 8, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Adam Gray (D-Merced) joined House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar (D-CA), Vice Chair Ted Lieu (D-CA), and his colleagues Representatives Tim Kennedy (D-NY) and Andrea Salinas (D-OR) this morning to call out recent tariff threats and potential threats to the San Joaquin Valley’s agriculture industry. 


April 3, 2025

On his second official trip back to the district since being sworn into office, Rep. Adam Gray, D-Merced, met with officials in three West Side communities to hear their concerns and learn how he can help them accomplish their goals.

Unfortunately, he also had to deliver some bad news.

Some 16 budget requests originally submitted during the term of former Rep. John Duarte have been eliminated from the “continuing resolution” drafted by the Republican majority and passed in both houses last week.

Issues: In the District

April 1, 2025

Rep. Jim Costa (D–Fresno) and Rep. Adam Gray (D–Merced) have introduced legislation that would help build medical schools to provide more physicians in underserved areas. 

They introduced the bill into the House of Representatives, while Senators Alex Padilla (D–CA) and Tim Kaine (D–VA) introduced the Senate version of the bill. 

The big picture: The bill, titled the Expanding Medical Education Act, would provide federal grants to colleges by prioritizing minority-serving institutions, as well as those located in rural and underserved areas. 

Issues: Education Health

April 1, 2025

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- This open lot of dirt may not look like much now, but UC Merced said it'll develop into a new medical education building by Fall 2026.

But it's one of the very few options for students looking to get into the medical field.

Issues: Education Health

March 25, 2025

Congressman Adam Gray (D-Merced) held the inaugural Veterans Advisory Committee meeting at the Atwater Veterans Hall. It was the first in a series of meetings Congressman Gray will convene with district stakeholders, advocates and local officials. 


March 21, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC – Last month, Congressman Adam Gray (D-Merced) joined over 200 of his colleagues to introduce the bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act of 2025.

Issues: Immigration

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March 20, 2025

ATWATER, CA – This week Congressman Adam Gray (D-Merced) held the inaugural Veterans Advisory Committee meeting at the Atwater Veterans Hall. It was the first in a series of meetings Congressman Gray will convene with district stakeholders, advocates and local officials. 

Issues: Health Veterans