Economy and Jobs

Rep. Garamendi, Sen. Warren Join 160 Lawmakers to Introduce the Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans

February 27, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Coons (D-De.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, and Representatives Brad Sherman (D-Calif.), Don Beyer (D-Va.), Judy Chu (D-Calif.), Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), and Mark Pocan (D-Wisc.) joined over 150 lawmakers in introducing the Direct File Act, new legislation that would reverse the Trump administration’s decision to end the highly successful Direct File program — which allowed taxpayers to file their taxes online, for free, and directly with the government — and make the program permanent.

Issues: Economy and Jobs

Rep. Garamendi Statement on Trump’s State of the Union

February 27, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08) released the following statement after President Trump’s State of the Union address:

Issues: Economy and Jobs Foreign Policy Healthcare Social Justice

Rep. Garamendi Joins Thompson, Costa in Hosting Roundtable for AG Community

February 26, 2026

Press Release

YOLO COUNTY, CA — Last week, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) joined Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04), Rep. Jim Costa (CA-21) in hosting an agriculture roundtable with local farmers, ranchers, processors, and ag leaders to discuss the ag community’s needs and how Congress can help deliver for them. 

Issues: Agriculture Economy and Jobs

Rep. Garamendi Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down Trump’s Tariffs After Filing Amicus Brief

February 23, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s tariffs, ruling that President Trump violated federal law by exceeding his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA):

Issues: Economy and Jobs Foreign Policy

Garamendi Releases Report Showing How Trump and Republicans Are Driving Up Costs for Families in CA-08

February 10, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) released new data showing how Donald Trump’s economic agenda and Republicans in Congress are increasing everyday costs for families in Solano and Contra Costa Counties, including higher prices for groceries, health care, housing, and other basic needs. The report was prepared using data compiled by the House Budget Committee.

Issues: Economy and Jobs

Rep. Garamendi Statement After DOT Reinstates Key Worker Safety Committee

January 15, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, today issued the following statement after the Trump administration reinstated the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC). In August, DOT gutted over a dozen federal worker safety committees, including RSAC.

Issues: Economy and Jobs Transportation and Infrastructure

Rep. Garamendi Leads Bay Area Members in Demanding Answers Over Coast Guard Mare Island Contract

January 7, 2026

Press Release

VALLEJO, CA — Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness and a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee led a letter demanding that the Coast Guard explain why the administration chose to award a contract to a higher bidder rather than Mare Island Dry Dock.

Issues: Economy and Jobs Transportation and Infrastructure

Garamendi Demands Trump Stop Abandoning America’s Energy Workers

September 10, 2025

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC — This week, Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08), along with Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), Rep. Greg Landsman (OH-01), demanded that the Trump Administration immediately reverse course on actions that jeopardize safety, environmental health, and labor protections for energy workers and the communities where they live.

The full text can be found HERE.

Issues: Economy and Jobs Environment

Garamendi Statement on Trump’s Big Ugly Bill Passage

July 3, 2025

Press Release

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA), released the following statement after House Republicans passed President Trump’s “Big Ugly Bill:”

“In the dead of night Republicans have secured the largest heist from working people to the ultra wealthy in American history. President Trump’s so-called ‘Big Ugly’ passed the House of Representatives despite historic opposition from labor, industry, Democrats, and even some Republicans whose own constituents are harmed by this bill.

Issues: Economy and Jobs Healthcare

Republican’s Big Ugly Bill Heads Back to the House

July 1, 2025

Press Release

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA) released the following statement after Senate Republicans passed President Trump’s “Big Ugly Bill” and ahead of the House vote:

Issues: Economy and Jobs Healthcare