Rep. LaMalfa Opposes Budget Measure

Washington, DC – Rep. LaMalfa (R-CA) today voted against a measure setting federal funding for the coming fiscal year.

"After careful consideration, I voted against the government spending measure that failed to take action against the President's executive amnesty plan and included a number of nonbudget items. Having thoroughly reviewed the bill, I felt that there were too many elements of the package that were not adequately discussed and were not directly related to funding government operations," continued LaMalfa. "Congress should have more fully considered these elements, and I have been clear in my belief that we must act to defund the President's amnesty plan."

"While Congress is grappling with these issues, the North State is experiencing flooding that is affecting homes, businesses and families. My first steps in working with the incoming Republican Senate will be to address our needs for water storage and flood control infrastructure, tackling the President's amnesty plan and continuing to reduce federal spending and regulations."

Doug LaMalfa is a lifelong farmer representing California's First Congressional District, including Butte, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou and Tehama Counties.