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April 17, 2025

A new bill introduced by Congressman Adam Gray aims to protect U.S. farmers from economic harm caused by retaliatory tariffs. The “Stop Raising Prices on Food Act” would require the President to get congressional approval before placing tariffs on countries that are major buyers of U.S. agricultural products.


April 14, 2025

We need to talk about tariffs. 

Let’s start with the obvious truth: Whether they are imposed by Democrats or Republicans, tariffs are taxes paid by us — not by foreign countries. 

Walk around your house and pick up anything that says “Made in China.” Now, imagine the price of this item is double or triple what you paid for it because of an escalating 145% tariff. Inflation was already bad enough, but what happens when tariffs start making necessities like food even more unaffordable? That hurts America’s farmers and families.


April 10, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Adam Gray (D-Merced) issued the following statement after voting on the SAVE Act.

“It is already illegal for non-citizens to vote in our elections. And it should be. If and when someone presents evidence, backed by the courts, of significant voter fraud, I believe we must make rooting it out the highest priority of our Department of Justice,” said Congressman Gray.


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.


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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.