FRESNO, CA – Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) presented the family of late World War II veteran Staff Sergeant Nels (Chris) Christensen with several military awards he earned in service to the United States.
Fong began his career as an aide to Congressman Bill Thomas, the then-chair of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee. In this role, Fong focused on international trade policy, working to expand market access for U.S. farmers and small businesses, and it was here that Fong met Thomas's then-district director, Kevin McCarthy. [2]
Fong’s spokesperson told 17 News it is a “separate issue.” “This bill here is really addressing the overall scop of the space race and trying to outcompete and give us the tools to win the space race with China,” the spokesperson said.
Fong, a longtime state employee, has held leadership positions at large departments, including the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, State Controller’s Office and the California Department of Technology.
Rep. Vince Fong leaves a meeting of the House Republican Conference on June 12, days after being sworn in last year to replace his former boss. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
Fong's career experience includes working as the district director for U.S. Representative Kevin McCarthy and a district representative for former U.S. Representative Bill Thomas.
Fong is the representative for California ’s 20 th congressional district (view map) and is a Republican. He has served since . Fong is next up for reelection in 2026 and serves until Jan. 3, 2027. He is 46 years old. Fong is a member of Main Street Caucus. Caucus membership information may be incomplete or out of date.