Housing
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08) and U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) led 16 of their colleagues in introducing the Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act, which will provide $1 billion over four years for Impact Aid Construction Grants to address the significant backlog of facility needs at federally impacted schools. In addition to Representative Garamendi, the bill was co-sponsored by Representative Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23). This legislation was first introduced in the Senate by Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI)
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Reps John Garamendi (D-CA-08) and Joyce Beatty (D-OH-03) reintroduced the bicameral HOME Investment Partnerships Reauthorization and Improvement Act to address America’s housing crisis.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep.
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA – Today, U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08) presented $4,410,279 in newly available federal funding for infrastructure improvements and affordable housing projects in Contra Costa County.
WASHINGTON, DC—Yesterday, U.S. Representatives John Garamendi (D-CA08) and Mike Thompson (D-CA04) hosted a joint press call on federal concerns about California Forever.
A recording of the event can be found here.
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives John Garamendi (D-CA08) and Joyce Beatty (D-OH03) reintroduced updated legislation to help address the affordable housing crisis. Their HOME Investment Partnerships Reauthorization and Improvement Act would significantly increase the amount of federal funds available for affordable housing across the country. Companion legislation is being introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV).
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives John Garamendi (D-CA08) and Zoe Lofgren (D-CA18), and members of California’s congressional delegation sent a letter to California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara (D-CA) urging him to use his power under state law to stabilize the insurance market and protect consumers.
SACRAMENTO, CA —Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA08) testified before the State Legislature’s Senate Committee on Agriculture on navigating threats to California agriculture.