Agriculture, Rural Affairs and Fire
The 48th District of California is home to important natural resources that play key roles in our economy, recreation, and stewardship. Congressman Issa is proud to work to advance the regions robust agricultural industry, rural communities, recreational opportunities, and to deliver resources and tools to prevent and respond to wildfires.
Wildfires
Click here to learn about Congressman Issa's leadership on fire prevention and response.
Rural Affairs
The Office of Congressman Issa hosted a constituent webinar on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development programs to share the tools available to the region. Please click here to view a presentation on USDA's Rural Development California programs.
More on Agriculture, Rural Affairs and Fire
ESCONDIDO, CA – Today, Congressman Darrell Issa hosted a Farm Bill Listening Session with farmers, ranchers, and members of the Riverside County and San Diego County Farm Bureaus to discuss issues that farmers and the entire agriculture industry of the 48th district face – and how to develop lasting solutions that are overdue at the national level.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Darrell Issa’s (CA-48) bill to place sacred tribal land of the Pala Band of Mission Indians into a trust, introduced in January with Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-52), passed the House without objection. Congressman Issa made the following statement:
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Darrell Issa introduced the Saving Our Invaluable Land (SOIL) Act, which would prohibit China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea from purchasing land within 10 miles of sensitive U.S. agencies and strategic sites including military bases and federally-funded research labs.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) and Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-52) today re-introduced legislation to place 700 acres of sacred land into a Pala Band of Mission Indians tribal trust.
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-50) announced the formation of the Congressional Rodeo Caucus, which he will chair alongside his bipartisan colleagues Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) and Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-01).
Julian, CA — After convening a community meeting with constituents in the Butterfield Manufactured Home and RV Community, Congressman Darrell Issa and his senior San Diego County-based staff also provided a significant supply of more than 7,000 bottles of water for the residents, who have endured a “boil water” order since May of this year.
WASHINGTON, DC – The Office of Congressman Darrell Issa will host a free online webinar with representatives of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide key information about improving and expanding rural internet access throughout the 50th Congressional District.
(SAN MARCOS, CA) – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-50) recently convened farm industry leaders from throughout San Diego County to review their concerns and examine in detail the leading issues facing the area’s billion-dollar agriculture economy.
