Washington, Feb. 10 -- Congressman Vince Fong issued the following press release:
Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) is demanding transparency on the California High-Speed Rail Authority's recent decision to approve a $537.3 million change order - the largest in the project's history - with Dragados Flatiron Joint Venture, the contractor for the 65-mile segment through Fresno, Tulare, and Kings Counties.
According to the Authority's Central Valley Status Report, the contractor has already received 597 change orders on this and other segments, totaling over $2.3 billion as of November 2025. This ongoing pattern of contract modifications raises questions about fiscal oversight, project management, and the proper use of federal taxpayer funds on...