More on Environment
May 16, 2013
Garamendi Fights for Northern California During All Day Farm Bill Markup in Agriculture Committee
If the Midwest is America’s breadbasket, California is America’s garden basket, home to the world’s largest variety of rice, fruits, vegetables, and nuts.
May 16, 2013
Rep. Garamendi Highlights Bright Future of Clean Energy Production
The good news is that this nation, the strongest economic nation in the world, can solve the climate change problem or at least lead, and in doing so we can put people back to work.
May 8, 2013
Congressman Garamendi Congratulates UC Davis on Recognition as the Best Agricultural Teaching and Research University in the World
For decades, UC Davis, a historic land-grant university, has developed cutting-edge farm practices, research, and local partnerships.
Apr 26, 2013
Congressman Garamendi Votes to Reduce Flight Delays and Calls to End Sequestration Now
Ending preventable flight delays is good, but Congress also needs to prevent the draconian cuts to our nation’s defense, research, Head Start, and children’s health care that are already causing alarm among families in my district.
Mar 28, 2013
Congressman Garamendi Releases Comprehensive Water Plan for All of California
"As currently designed, the BDCP is really a Bay Delta Destruction Plan that takes taxpayers for a ride, leaves behind a mess, and transfers water from the North to the South. As an alternative, I have outlined a comprehensive water plan to meet the needs of all California residents."
Mar 7, 2013
Garamendi Bill Designates Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay Delta as National Heritage Area
The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area Act would establish the Delta as a National Heritage Area and would protect and promote the history, resources, and economy of the community.
Mar 1, 2013
Congress Must Come Together to Stop Sequestration & End Era of Manufactured Crises, Garamendi Says
Congressman Garamendi today called on Congress to come together and pass a responsible deal that includes a balance of cuts and revenue.
Feb 27, 2013
Sequestration Hurts Northern California Air Force Bases, Flood Protection and Research Universities, Warns Congressman Garamendi
Taking to the Floor of the United States House of Representatives, told the story of how Northern California communities will be harmed by the sequester.
Feb 26, 2013
Ranking Member John Garamendi’s Statement at Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Hearing
Our maritime economy remains a key source of prosperity for the overall American economy – not least of which for the rice producers and other farmers and fishermen in the 3rd District I’m honored to represent.
Feb 13, 2013
Congressman Garamendi Joins the House Agriculture Committee with the Help of Local Farm Groups
My highest priorities are promoting California's agricultural commerce and research, investing in conservation programs, and ensuring food security.
