David Valadao’s Vote To Increase The National Debt Stood In Stark Contrast To His Past Statements On Reducing The National Debt Earlier In His Career, Including Highlighting His Commitment To “Responsible Spending Reductions To Tackle Our National Debt” On His Campaign Website

Valadao’s Campaign Website Touted His Commitment To A Balanced Budget And Contended “Responsible Spending Reductions To Tackle Our National Debt” Would “Strengthen The U.S. Economy”

Valadao Said He Believed Washington Should “Balance The Budget” And “Spend No More Than What They Take In.” “David believes that Washington should live by the same rules as every American family, which means they must balance the budget and spend no more than what they take in. Today’s government spends, borrows, and taxes its people too much. Our national debt has surpassed $23 trillion, over $65,000 for every man, woman, and child in America. David strongly opposes wasteful projects, such as the construction of a high-speed rail system throughout California which will cost tax payers billions of dollars with little added benefit. Responsible spending reductions to tackle our national debt will strengthen the U.S. economy and create economic opportunity for families in the Central Valley. These spending cuts, coupled with the implementation of a fairer tax code and strong incentives to work and invest, will lower the tax burden for all Americans, while providing increased support for necessary federal programs. It is time to get serious about our nation’s spending problem and David is committed to working with his colleagues to do what is best for the American people.” [Valadao for Congress website, accessed 5/19/26]

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2023: Valadao Signed Onto A Letter To Speaker Johnson Asking Him To Prioritize Reducing The National Debt

2023: Valadao Signed A Letter To Speaker Johnson Asking Him To Prioritize Reducing The National Debt. “Dear Speaker Johnson: The Republican Main Street Caucus congratulates you on being elected to the position of Speaker of the House. We are confident the House Republican Conference is ready to move forward under your leadership to advance a pragmatic, conservative agenda. We ask that you begin your Speakership by addressing several priorities important to Main Street Members. […] Reduce the National Debt We ask that you bring H.R.5779, the Fiscal Commission Act of 2023, to the House floor for a vote. Families are feeling the effects of inflation and interest rates every day with high mortgage payments, car payments, and grocery bills. Reducing discretionary spending addresses only a small part of our spending problem. Congress must act to create a fiscal commission to improve the long-term fiscal situation of our country. We must also tackle overregulation and unleash American energy to spur economic growth and increase federal revenue. […] Sincerely, […] David G. Valadao” [Main Street Caucus Letter to Speaker Johnson, 10/31/23]

2023: Valadao Said The National Debt Was “Not Sustainable” And To “Stop Burdening Our Kids And Grandkids With Trillions Of Dollars In Debt”

2023: Valadao Said The National Debt Was “Not Sustainable” And To “Stop Burdening Our Kids And Grandkids With Trillions Of Dollars In Debt.” “Our national debt is going to cost taxpayers $10.5 trillion over the next decade. This is not sustainable. We need to get government spending under control and stop burdening our kids and grandkids with trillions of dollars in debt.” [Rep. David Valadao, Twitter, 3/3/23]

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2023: Valadao: “Central Valley Families Adjust Their Budgets If They Overspend – Washington Should Do The Same”

2023: Valadao: “Central Valley Families Adjust Their Budgets If They Overspend – Washington Should Do The Same.” “Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) voted in support of the bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act. The bill was negotiated by House Republicans, and passed the House with widespread bipartisan support. It limits government spending, reforms the permitting process, holds the executive branch accountable for its spending, and lifts the debt limit through January 1, 2025. ‘Central Valley families adjust their budgets if they overspend – Washington should do the same,’ said Congressman Valadao. ‘This bill avoids a catastrophic default on our debt while limiting government spending, cutting red tape, and holding the executive branch accountable for its spending. Importantly, this bill ensures full funding for our veterans’ programs and national security while protecting Social Security and Medicare. These much-needed spending reforms were only possible because House Republicans under Speaker McCarthy’s leadership were united in passing a plan and forcing President Biden to the negotiating table.’” [Rep. David Valadao, Press Release, 5/31/23]

2023: Valadao Lamented That The Federal Budget “Added Trillions Of Dollars To The Already Unsustainable National Debt”

2023: Valadao Lamented That The Federal Budget “Added Trillions Of Dollars To The Already Unsustainable National Debt.” “Out-of-control government spending has resulted in the highest levels of inflation we’ve seen in 40 years and added trillions of dollars to the already unsustainable national debt. Read my full statement on President Biden's budget ” [Rep. David Valadao, Twitter, 3/9/23]

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2021: Valadao Said He Wouldn’t Support The Biden Tax Plan—Calling It A “Reckless Tax Plan” That Gave More Power To The Government While Increasing The National Debt

Valadao: “I Will Not Support A Reckless Tax Plan That Gives More Power To The Government, Increases National Debt, And Amends Policies That Strengthen Our Economy.” “Valadao is no fan of the Biden package, yet the analysis found that the average taxpayer in his district would save $1,754, or 3.8% of their adjusted gross income, next year. Valadao was not convinced the plan would be much help to people in his district. ‘I will not support a reckless tax plan that gives more power to the government, increases national debt, and amends policies that strengthen our economy,’ he said.” [Fresno Bee, 8/23/21]