Ending Gun Violence
September 23, 2013
"I met with local officials, educators, health officials, tribal leaders, and land managers on the many federal issues that impact the local community. Clean and reliable water, good schools, safe public lands, health access for the sick, job opportunities, and honoring our historical commitment to the Native American community: that was the agenda today, and the only ‘D’ and ‘R’ I was concerned about was District and Representative.”
September 20, 2013
The bill would strengthen our decaying water transportation infrastructure to promote America’s competitiveness, prosperity, and economic growth. It also accelerates crucial flood protection projects in California’s Central Valley and across the nation.
August 22, 2013
Unlike the disastrous BDCP, which doesn’t create a drop of new water, Garamendi presented a plan that actually creates more water for the entire state.
July 23, 2013
The bill allows for federal agencies to coordinate on management of federal lands while explicitly respecting private land owners' rights. The Berryessa Snow Mountain NCA bill would open up a range of business opportunities for our region, which is why it has garnered the support of Chambers of Commerce, Boards of Supervisors, Northern California cities, and other local stakeholders.
July 22, 2013
"This investment will save lives, and we’re pleased that on this stretch of the Feather River, no one will have to live with the regret of inaction. We look forward to the Army Corps’ final approval on the entire Section 408 permit so the remaining portion of the Feather River levees can also be repaired."
July 19, 2013
Several Northern California Representatives called on Brown Administration to revise Bay Delta Conservation Plan in light of draft environmental documents being found “biased” and “insufficient” by federal agencies.
July 11, 2013
Garamendi fought for Northern California flood protection during debate over the House energy and water bill.
July 8, 2013
“I have voted multiple times to end sequestration. Today I once again call on Congress to put partisanship aside to stop these counterproductive unfocused cuts."
June 26, 2013
Deadly flooding, super storms, and droughts are just a few of the dire consequences that climate change is bringing to America and the rest of the world. UC Davis is conducting vitally important research to rise to the challenge of climate change by studying its effect on agriculture and our water system, and what we can do about it. Dr. Sperling at their Institute of Transportation Studies has produced monumental work in clean transportation, hydrogen fuel infrastructure, and research on how we can achieve a 100% renewable energy economy.
June 19, 2013
The current peripheral tunnel proposal could devastate the Sacramento Delta region without adding a single drop to our state’s water supply. We must change course. I have outlined an alternative approach.