Defense and National Security

Statement from Congressman LaMalfa on Passage of Bills to Reduce China’s Influence in the United States
September 12, 2024
Press Release

Washington, D.C. — This week, House Republicans advanced a series of critical bills aimed at safeguarding America’s economy, infrastructure, agriculture, and national security from increasing Chinese Communist Party (CCP) interference.

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Statement from Congressman LaMalfa on the Resignation of Kimberly Cheatle
July 24, 2024
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(Washington, DC)—Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) issued the following statement after the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle.

Issues:Defense and National Security
Congressman LaMalfa Votes for National Defense Authorization Act
June 14, 2024
Press Release

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) voted for H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.

Issues:Defense and National Security
Congressman LaMalfa Votes to Protect Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries
March 13, 2024
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(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) voted in favor of H.R. 7521, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.
Issues:Defense and National Security
Congressman LaMalfa Opposes Overreaching Surveillance Provisions in FY 2024 NDAA
December 14, 2023
Press Release
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R – Richvale) voted against final passage of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). In July of this year, the House passed a different version of the annual defense policy bill, which Congressman LaMalfa supported. The version voted on today is a combination of the House and Senate’s bill that now includes an extension of a warrantless surveillance program through April 19, 2024.
Issues:Defense and National Security
Congressman LaMalfa Demands Answers on COVID-19 Origins
March 10, 2023
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(Washington, D.C.) –Today, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R – Richvale) voted to require the Director of National Intelligence to declassify all information related to the potential association of the COVID-19 pandemic with China's Wuhan Institute of Virology.

Issues:Defense and National Security
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Congressman LaMalfa Votes for the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act
December 8, 2022
Press Release
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R - Richvale) voted in favor of the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The FY23 NDAA authorizes $858 billion for national defense spending, an increase of $45 billion over President Biden’s request to Congress. The bill overturns Biden’s proposed cuts to arms procurement, missile defense, and military construction. This bill now awaits final passage in the Senate before it will be sent to the President’s desk for signature.
Issues:Defense and National Security
LaMalfa Statement on Title 42 Repeal – Border Patrol Agents Expecting Mass Influx Through Southern Border
April 1, 2022
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R – Richvale) released the following statement on the Biden administration’s announcement to repeal Title 42:
Issues:Defense and National Security
Congressman LaMalfa Receives Ukraine Update From President Zelensky
March 16, 2022
Press Release
Washington, D.C. - Today, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a virtual address to all Members of the United States House and Senate to discuss his country’s efforts in combating their Russian aggressors. This comes one day after President Biden signed a one-time $13.6 billion spending bill providing Ukraine with military and humanitarian aid in their fight against the Russian invasion. Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R – Richvale) voted in support of this legislation when it passed through the House the week prior. $6.5 billion was allocated to the U.S. Department of Defense to deploy troops to the NATO region and send defense equipment, over $4 billion will be used for humanitarian support for refugees fleeing Ukraine and people displaced within the country, and nearly $1.8 billion to help respond to the economic needs in Ukraine and neighboring countries, such as energy and cybersecurity.
Issues:Defense and National SecurityForeign Affairs