David Valadao is an American politician and member of the Republican Party. He has served as a representative for California's 21st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. Valadao was first elected to Congress in 2012 and has been involved in various legislative efforts, particularly focusing on issues related to agriculture and water resources. Born on April 14, 1977, in Hanford, California, Valadao is of Portuguese descent and has a background in dairy farming. He has been recognized for his work on bipartisan initiatives and has a reputation for being a moderate within his party. Valadao has also served on several committees during his time in Congress.