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July 16, 2026
Rep. Garamendi, Jayapal, Raskin Demand Independent Investigations into ICE Killings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Johan Sebastian Guerrero
July 16, 2026
Garamendi Joins 27 Members of Congress in Joint Statement on Massie Amendment to Republican Foreign Aid Budget Bill
July 14, 2026
‘Trump Wants to Burn the Books While Building the Bombs’: Garamendi Fights to Preserve the Department of Education
July 08, 2026
“Sign the bill, Mr. President.” Garamendi Unveils Bill to Make Housing More Affordable
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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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Iran isn't just attacking U.S. servicemembers, they are also attacking our partners in the Middle East.
But Trump continues to treat Iran like a 5-year-old child, while they control the Strait of Hormuz and choke off 20% of the world's oil supply.
As a result, gas prices continue to rise and Americans are still stuck in his illegal quagmire. ... See MoreSee Less
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Today, House Democrats and I stood up for the Peace Corps and ended a Republicans' extreme plan to eliminate every dollar of the Peace Corp.
My wife Patti and I's experience in the Peace Corps inspired our lifetime of public service and showed us that America is strongest when we lead through mutual respect and service.
Together we joined the Peace Corps after graduating from UC Berkeley. We taught seventh and eighth graders and worked on community development in a small village in western Ethiopia.
The Peace Corps represents the very best of America. I will always fight to protect it, and the volunteers who answer the call to serve. ... See MoreSee Less
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Gutting USAID has created a national security threat and a humanitarian crisis.
As America retreats, China is stepping in.
Secretary Mattis put it best: "If you don't fund the State Department fully, then I need to buy more ammunition."
And he's right. We need food—not bullets. ... See MoreSee Less
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