California GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa dies at 65

• He sat on the Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure committees — and also served as chair of the Western Caucus.

What they're saying: "Congress is devastated to learn this morning about the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Doug LaMalfa. Doug was a lifelong resident of northern California and deeply loved its people. He was as fierce of a fighter for his state's vast natural resources and beauty as we have ever known," House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La) said in a statement.

• "Jacquie and I are devastated about the sudden loss of our friend, Congressman Doug LaMalfa. Doug was a loving father and husband, and staunch advocate for his constituents and rural America. Our prayers are with Doug's wife, Jill, and their children," House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn) wrote on X.
• "Doug was a principled conservative and a tireless advocate for the people of Northern California. He was never afraid to fight for rural communities, farmers, and working families. Doug brought grit, authenticity, and conviction to everything he did in public service," National Republican Congressional Committee Chair Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) said in a statement.
• President Trump said: "I want to express our tremendous sorrow at the loss of a great member, great, great, great member, Congressman, Doug LaMalfa,"

Zoom out: LaMalfa's seat will remain vacant until a special election is held to fill it, further reducing House Republicans' already narrow margins.

• Johnson's majority now stands at 218-213.
• His district also is among the five GOP-held California House seats that Democrats have made redistricting targets in November's midterm elections.

Editor's note: This story has been updated with additional reporting.