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Congressman Herger joins foreign exchange student Khusrav Hamidjonovich Halimjonov in the congressman's Washington office.  Khusrav is currently living in Redding  (3-3-2006).

 

Congressman Herger joins President Bush at the signing ceremony of the Deficit Reduction Act.  This measure extended the extraordinarily successful 1996 welfare-to-work law.  As chairman of the committee with jurisdiction over welfare, Herger actively worked to pass this law (2-08-2006).  White House Photo by Eric Draper

Congressman Herger thanks Jack Tolbert, a veteran who lost both legs when he threw himself on a grenade and saved the life of a fellow soldier during the Korean War.  Herger and Mr. Tolbert were on hand for the dedication of the new Northern California State Veterans Cemetery.  (11/11/2005)

Congressman Herger joins Governor Schwarzenegger and other California leaders at the dedication of the Northern California State Veterans Cemetery.  A federal, state, and local partnership resulted in the creation of California's first state veterans cemetery. (11/11/05)

Congressman Herger meets with Wheatland School District Superintendent Debbie Pearson and and Board Member Ish Medina. (9/27/05)

Congressman Herger joined several colleagues in urging fiscal restraint during the response to Hurricane Katrina by offsetting necessary reconstruction costs. (9/21/05)

Congressman Herger addresses constituents at the town hall in Red Bluff.  During the course of nine meetings, constituents across Northern California took opportunity to express their viewpoints and concerns. (8/26/2005) 

Congressman Herger joins airmen at the Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall Opening Ceremony in Yuba City. (5/28/2005) 

Group of Yuba County realtors join Congressman Herger in DC shortly after hearing of Beale AFB's status in the base realignment and closure process. (5/13/05)


Michael Hingson and his guidedog "Roselle" meet with President Bush at the White House (12/04)

Congressman Wally Herger held eight town hall meetings throughout northern California, pictured here in Redding. Photos (1, 2) (Photo by John Stubler/Record Searchlight)

Congressman Herger greets President Bush as he departs the House following his State of the Union Address.


CDF firefighting helicopter fills bucket with water from river.  BLM Director Klathleen Clarke will tour the fire damage on 8/27-28.  

Congressman Herger tours fire damage at French Gulch with a representative from the California Department of Forestry. Photos (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9)
Rep. Herger visits with soldiers during recent trip to Iraq.
During his recent trip to Iraq, Congressman Herger talks with soldiers about ongoing operations in the newly liberated country. Photos (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12)

Resources Subcommittee Field Hearing in Klamath Falls examines ESA's impact on Klamath Basin farming and community. Photos (1,2,3) (7/17/04)

Herger and others await arrival of Interim Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi.  The Prime Minister addressed a joint session of Congress, and reiterated that Iraqi and coalition forces are "winning in Iraq." (9/23/04)
Photos (1,2)

Congressman Herger tours the CSU Chico plastics lab facility with faculty and staff.  Herger recently helped secure funding for a modernization of the lab. (Photos 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9)

Congressman Herger meets with Future Farmers of America member and Hayfork resident Tawnya Meyers (7/15/04)

Herger joins others in donating business attire to individuals seeking employment (7/15/04)
Congressman Herger meets with Brig. General Wright, Commander of the Air Force's 9th ARW out of Beale Air Force Base
During his recent visit to Washington to accept the Air Force's Commander in Chief's Award for Beale AFB, Brig. General Wright meets with Rep. Herger to discuss issues related to the base and the surrounding community. Photos (1,2,3)

Congressman Herger questions Treasury Secretary John Snow during the House Ways and Means Committee hearing on the President's FY2005 Budget. Photos (1,2)
Herger holds a series of 10 town hall meetings in the 2nd Congressional District each year. (Photo by Dave Nielsen/Appeal-Democrat)
Herger holds a series of 10 town hall meetings each year, one in each of the 10 counties in the 2nd Congressional District of California. Click Here for Information on a Town Hall Meeting Near You! (Photo by Dave Nielsen/Appeal-Democrat)

Congressman Herger comments on the death of President Ronald Reagan, a personal hero throughout his tenure in public office. Photos (1,2,3)

Congressman Herger meets with veterans and military retirees at Beale Air Force Base's Veterans Day. 
Photos (1,2) (11/11/03)

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony Principi tours the Redding VA Outpatient Clinic with Congressman Herger.  During his visit, Principi met with representatives from area veteran advocacy groups. Photos (1,2,3,4,5,6) (11/25/03)

Congressman Herger visits with students at Gridley High School (12/03)

Congressman Herger speaks at the American Byways Dedication in Weed. (Photos 1, 2)
The House of Representatives approves Herger-sponsored legislation to extend welfare until September 30, 2003.
The House of Representatives approves Herger-sponsored legislation to extend welfare until September 30, 2003.

Congressman Herger visits the Pacific Coast Producers peach cannery. (8/03) Photos (1, 2)

Congressman Herger addresses the House of Representatives on the Healthy Forests Restoration Act. (5/20) (Photos 1, 2, 3) View Herger Press Release

Over the Memorial Day District Work Period, Congressman Herger visits with students at a number of schools in northern California. (Photos 1, 2, 3)

Congressman Herger speaks at the Memorial Day ceremonies in Yuba City, Paradise and Shasta County. (Photos 1, 2, 3)

Soldiers from 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division line the air strip at the Mosul Airport, Iraq (4/23) Photo by Pfc. Mary Rose Xenikakis. (DefendAmerica.mil)

Ways and Means Committee Approves Jobs and Economic Growth Tax Relief Plan. (5/6) View Herger Release

Congressman Herger addresses House on passage of Jobs and Economic Growth Bill (5/9) (Photos 1, 2, 3) (View Herger Release)
Congressman Herger Participates in Support Our Troops Rally United States Capitol, Statuary Hall
Congressman Herger participates in rally to Support Our Troops in United States Capitol, Statuary Hall (4/10) (Photos 1, 2, 3) View Herger Press Release
Statue of Saddam Hussein in central square in Baghdad is pulled down by Iraqi citizens with the assistance of American and Coalition troops. (4/9)
Statue of Saddam Hussein in central square in Baghdad is pulled down by Iraqi citizens with the assistance of American and Coalition troops. (4/9)
(Photos 1, 2)

Herger Testifies on Funding for Beale Air Force Base Access Roads - Watch Video of Herger Statement (4/3)

America At War - The 8th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron cheer returning F-117 pilots after a mission in the early morning hours of March 20. (USAF photo by Staff Sgt. Derrick Goode) (More Photos
America at War - President Bush and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld brief the media on developments in Iraq.  For the most recent updates, visit http://www.defenselink.mil/
America at War - President Bush and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld brief the media on developments in Iraq.  For the most recent updates, visit http://www.defenselink.mil/


Congressman Herger speaks on Social Security Program Protection Act on Floor of U.S. House of Representatives (4/2) (View Statement
(Watch Real Video of Statement)

Patients and staff of the Redding Dialysis Center meet with Congressman Herger, discuss Medicare modernization issues, patient care. (2/19)

Medical Liability Reform bill clears the House of Representatives.  Read Congressman Herger's Release


Congressman Herger speaks about the welfare bill (H.R.4) during debate on reauthorization.  (2/12/03) (Press Release) Other Photos (1, 2)