Congressman Adam Gray

Congressman for California's 13th Congressional District. Member of the @HouseAgDems and @NRDems. #ValleyFirst.

[Congressman Adam Gray @RepAdamGrayCA]

Team Gray joined Veterans Day events across the Central Valley to recognize the men and women who have served our country.

Our Valley is home to generations of veterans who have earned more than our thanks. They deserve our support every day, including access to the health care, benefits, and services they’ve earned through their service.

To all our veterans and the families who have stood beside them, thank you for your service and sacrifice.

[Congressman Adam Gray @RepAdamGrayCA]

Keeping our communities safe starts with strong local leadership and public servants who understand the people they serve.

Congratulations to John Markle on being sworn in as Livingston’s Chief of Police. With more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement and public safety, he brings a wealth of experience to the role.

Livingston families deserve safe neighborhoods and a community they can count on. Wishing Chief Markle and the Livingston Police Department the best as they continue that important work.

[Congressman Adam Gray @RepAdamGrayCA]

The Central Valley knows how to build things. We need to make it easier to get them done.

I visited West-Mark in Atwater to see the work local manufacturers are doing and hear how permitting delays affect their ability to grow, invest, and create jobs.

We need to cut red tape, set clear timelines, and get projects moving. No project that takes six months to build should take a decade to permit.

[Congressman Adam Gray @RepAdamGrayCA]

Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating here in the Central Valley!

Wishing you and your families a Festival of Lights filled with joy, peace, and prosperity.

[Congressman Adam Gray @RepAdamGrayCA]

Safer streets make a real difference.

Federal funding will provide $230,000 for sidewalk lighting in Biola and $250,000 for the Caruthers Complete Streets Project.

That means safer walks to school, better roads and improved drainage for Valley families. These are the local improvements our communities need.

[Congressman Adam Gray @RepAdamGrayCA]

Huron is getting $850,000 in federal funding to improve roads, sidewalks, and utilities along Huron Avenue, making it easier for families to get to La Placita Park and downtown.

These are the kinds of local investments that make a real difference for Valley communities.

[Congressman Adam Gray @RepAdamGrayCA]

Faith and family run deep in the Valley.

The new Modesto California Temple reflects the community and agricultural roots that make #CA13 special.

It will be an important part of Modesto for generations to come.

[Congressman Adam Gray @RepAdamGrayCA]

Reliable drinking water is essential to every community.

Coalinga is receiving $1.092 million in federal funding to improve water treatment, reduce corrosion risks and help meet state drinking water standards.

This investment will help protect public health and keep Coalinga’s water infrastructure working for the long haul.

[Congressman Adam Gray @RepAdamGrayCA]

Every kid deserves the support they need to succeed, and that includes access to mental health services close to home.

$366,000 in federal funding for the Gustine Wellness Center will help create dedicated space for mental health programs serving students and families in the community.

This is an important investment in Gustine and in the Valley’s future.

[Congressman Adam Gray @RepAdamGrayCA]

Sat down with our Veterans Advisory Committee in Patterson to talk about mental health resources and the challenges our veterans face getting the care they need.

Thanks to the local veterans and service providers who joined us and shared their perspectives. Hearing directly from folks in our communities is how we find ways to better serve the people who served us.

[Congressman Adam Gray @RepAdamGrayCA]

Water is critical to the Valley’s farms, families, and future.

We’re bringing $1 million in federal funding to connect the Le Grand Athlone and Chowchilla Water Districts.

This project will give both districts greater flexibility to move water where it’s needed, helping maintain reliable drinking water supplies and keep crops growing during dry years.

[Congressman Adam Gray @RepAdamGrayCA]

Mendota families deserve answers. People here work hard, raise their families and help feed this country. They shouldn’t have to worry about whether it’s safe to go to work or take their kids to school.

We can enforce our immigration laws and protect public safety while respecting people’s rights. We don’t have to choose between the two.

I stood with local leaders - both Democrat and Republican - to demand answers from ICE. The people of the Valley deserve to know what’s happening in their communities. I’ll keep asking the tough questions and making sure the Valley’s voice is heard in Washington.

[Congressman Adam Gray @RepAdamGrayCA]

We delivered $3.15 million in federal funding to Bear Creek to improve flood protection, upgrade infrastructure, and restore habitat along the creek.

This investment will help protect our community from flooding and preserve a place where Merced families can walk, bike, and enjoy the outdoors.

[Congressman Adam Gray @RepAdamGrayCA]

Safer roads and better infrastructure make a real difference for Valley families.

$850,000 in federal funding for Childs and Canal roads in South Merced will improve road conditions, add sidewalks and bike paths, and make it safer for people to get around #CA13.

[Congressman Adam Gray @RepAdamGrayCA]

The federal government has a responsibility to enforce immigration law, but that doesn’t give it license to create fear across an entire community. Mendota’s families deserve public safety, due process and respect. We expect ICE to uphold all three.
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[Congressman Adam Gray @RepAdamGrayCA]

All Middle and High School coders in #CA13 are invited to join the Congressional App Challenge! Submit your innovative apps by October 26, 2026, for your chance to shine and contribute to the future of technology! Enter at: https://t.co/Mfsin8Qol7

[Congressman Adam Gray @RepAdamGrayCA]

Our office is aware of reports of increased ICE enforcement activity in parts of the Central Valley and the concerns we are hearing from constituents and local organizations on the ground.

ICE has a role in enforcing our immigration laws and protecting public safety, but enforcement should be carried out with humanity and respect for the people and families involved. Our communities deserve an approach that focuses federal resources on those who pose a threat to public safety, rather than creating fear and uncertainty for law-abiding people who live and work here.

We are working to better understand the ongoing activity and will continue listening to concerns from people across the district and seeking information from federal agencies. Constituents in the 13th District who may be experiencing issues are encouraged to contact my District Office at [phone].

[Congressman Adam Gray @RepAdamGrayCA]

For too long, critical water and energy projects in the Valley have been held up by an unpredictable and costly permitting process.

Now, key provisions of my bipartisan CURRENT Act are included in the Senate’s bipartisan permitting agreement, bringing greater certainty to the Clean Water Act Section 401 process.

We can protect clean water without allowing the permitting process to become an obstacle to the projects our farmers, water districts, and communities depend on.

This is real progress toward giving the Valley more certainty and getting critical projects built.

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.@SenCapito (R-WV) announces agreement on permitting reform legislation: "This is a major step towards making it faster and more efficient and easier to build infrastructure projects certainly without giving up any of the strong protections for our environment."

[Congressman Adam Gray @RepAdamGrayCA]

Reaching an agreement on permitting reform is an important and long-overdue first step toward fixing a broken process that has held back our ability to build things again in the Central Valley and across the country. Read my full statement.⬇️
https://t.co/k4IKIFvGpa

[Congressman Adam Gray @RepAdamGrayCA]

A thoughtful piece from my colleague @Rep_Whitesides, who brings a unique perspective to the debate over AI after serving as NASA’s Chief of Staff and spending much of his career in aerospace.

AI has enormous potential, but moving fast shouldn’t mean ignoring serious risks. George makes a compelling case for borrowing a lesson from aerospace: when the stakes are high, taking the time to understand the risks and put the right safeguards in place is just common sense.

Worth a read.
https://t.co/orGkbxJmpO