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September 10, 2025

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.  


April 23, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08) and Representative Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-10) called on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to immediately reverse its termination of the $19.1 million Community Change Grant awarded to Contra Costa County for its North Richmond Community Resilience Initiative.

Issues: Environment

April 10, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives John Garamendi (CA-08) and Ken Calvert (CA-41) introduced the “Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act,” which would help permanently conserve privately owned working forestlands. They are joined by U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21), Josh Harder (CA-09), Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01).

Issues: Environment

February 5, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC— On Saturday, a hydrocarbon material leak at the Martinez Refining Company caused a fire that injured six individuals and triggered a health advisory. In response to this ongoing situation, U.S.

Issues: Environment

January 22, 2025

As Californian communities are facing devastating wildfires, the Trump Administration is once again spreading misinformation to fuel his own political agenda.

Issues: Environment

December 10, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA08) voted to pass the "Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024” (S.4367) in the House of Representatives by a bipartisan vote of 399 to 18. 


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November 1, 2024
Richmond, CA—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08) presented $15,920,000 in federal funding for climate resilience and energy-efficient renovations of affordable multifamily housing units in Richmond, CA.
Specifically, Garamendi presented a $15,920,000 check alongside the U.S.

September 17, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA08) reintroduced the “Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act” (H.R.9602) with Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA02), Ann M.

Issues: Environment