Congressman Valadao and Congressman Harder introduced the Olive Oil Standards Act to establish industry standards for U.S. olive oil production.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Valadao introduces Olive Oil Standards Act: Congressman David Valadao, alongside Congressman Josh Harder, unveiled the Olive Oil Standards Act aimed at establishing federal standards for olive oil production. The initiative seeks to protect consumers from misleading labels and ensure a fair market for producers.
Legislative goals and industry support: The act will direct the FDA to set national standards defining olive oil grades and require a report to Congress within 120 days. Valadao emphasized the necessity for transparency, while industry representatives expressed support for preserving quality and value in olive oil products.
Background on olive oil production: California is a leading state for olive oil production, with increasing consumer demand. The legislation reflects a bipartisan effort to formalize standards that currently do not exist, despite the U.S. being a significant olive oil market.
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David G. Valadao Fundraising
David G. Valadao recently disclosed $508.1K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 162nd most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 52.3% came from individual donors.
Valadao disclosed $223.8K of spending. This was the 245th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
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David G. Valadao Bill Proposals
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H.R.7049: To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide certain assessments of veterans needing homeless program services, and for other purposes.H.R.6315: SECURE IT ActH.R.6163: Determination of NEPA Adequacy Streamlining ActH.R.5097: To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program under which the Secretary will award grants to specialty crop producers to acquire certain equipment and provide training with respect to the use of such equipment.H.R.5059: Specialty Crop Domestic Market Promotion and Development Program Act of 2025H.R.5030: Specialty Crop Domestic Market Promotion and Development Program Act of 2025
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