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Floor Speech

Date: Jan. 7, 2026
Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, yesterday we learned of the sudden passing of our dear friend and colleague, Doug LaMalfa.

As a fourth-generation rice farmer, Doug's experience shaped his advocacy for his northern California constituents. He first served them in the California Legislature. Then he was elected to the House of Representatives in 2012.

In the House, Doug distinguished himself as a leader on matters involving water, farming, forest management, and rural issues. In recognition of that leadership, he was unanimously elected to serve as chairman of the Western Caucus last year.

We offer our thoughts, prayers, and support to Doug's wife, Jill, and their entire family.

Doug was a good and decent man, an authentic public servant. With Doug, what you saw is what you got.

As the tributes poured in, over and over people remembered his warmth, his wisdom, his sense of humor, kindness, and above all his authenticity. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.

Lofgren), my good friend and the chair of the Democrat delegation.

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