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September 22, 2026
GARAMENDI, RADEWAGEN INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE U.S. PEACE CORPS
September 04, 2026
GARAMENDI AND BLUMENTHAL REINTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO PROTECT PASSENGERS AND CREW FROM TOXIC CABIN AIR
September 01, 2026
Reps. Garamendi, Ramirez Demand Cancellation of DHS’s $16.7 Million Contract to Purchase Electric Shock Gloves
August 28, 2026
Rep. Garamendi Secures $500,000 for El Cerrito BART Station
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Rep. John Garamendi
John Garamendi was raised on his family’s ranch in Mokelumne Hill, California. He received his B.A. in business from UC Berkeley where he was a Wheeler Scholar, second team All America offensive guard, two-time all Pacific Coast Conference team, and the 1964 West Coast heavy weight wrestling champion. They now have 13 grandchildren and continue to raise Angus cattle on their family ranch and grow pears in their Delta orchard.
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Happy 79th Birthday, U.S. Air Force!
Today we celebrate the founding of the U.S. Air Force and honor everyone who has worn the uniform since 1947 — defending our nation in the air, space, and cyber domains.
I’m proud to represent Travis Air Force Base — the “Gateway to the Pacific” — right here in our district.
To the brave men and women at Travis Air Force Base and in Air Force bases around the world: thank you for your courage, dedication, and sacrifice. ... See MoreSee Less
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Last week, I hosted a maritime summit where leaders from the military, labor, education, local and federal government, and industry discussed their efforts to revitalize the Bay Area’s maritime industry.
Rebuilding the maritime industry is a national and economic security requirement, and the Bay Area is the epicenter of the American maritime industry’s future. Now, let’s get this done.
I want to thank all of our panelists, including Administrator Stephen Carmel of Maritime Administration - MARAD; Thomas “Jack” Moreau of U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM); Charles Gerard of the Port of Richmond; Rear Admiral Nicholson of the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command; Rear Admiral Robert Compher of the U.S. Coast Guard; Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson; Senator Tim Grayson; Vallejo Mayor Andrea Sorce; Joe Vincenzo of the Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-CIO; and many more.
I also want to thank President Jeff Armstrong of California State University Maritime Academy - Cal Maritime for having us. ... See MoreSee Less
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