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Social Justice

March 16, 2016
“The American people deserve to learn more about Judge Garland through confirmation hearings, but Senate leadership has refused to act. The Constitution is clear: The President has the responsibility to nominate a candidate, and the Senate has the responsibility to schedule a hearing and a vote, regardless of when the next election is.”
Issues: Social Justice

March 7, 2016
Garamendi, a member of the anti-bullying Operation Respect movement, made his comments on the floor of the House during discussion on the issue of bullying in schools.
Issues: Social Justice

March 4, 2016
"The children are listening," Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-3) told his fellow Representatives during a special order hour on Tuesday about the issue of bullying in our schools and in our politics.
Issues: Social Justice

March 2, 2016
Congressman John Garamendi leads a Special Order Hour on bullying and improving American political discourse
Issues: Social Justice

December 3, 2015
“The United States has taken an important step forward in our continuing efforts to fully integrate the military and to ensure that every position is filled by our best and our brightest, whoever they may be,” Congressman Garamendi said.

November 19, 2015
“This bill strengthens the already stringent requirements for international refugees entering America,” said Congressman Garamendi. “But strengthening the refugee program is a minor part of the reassessment we must make in the wake of the Paris attacks."

October 2, 2015
“My heart aches for the victims of the senseless mass shooting at Umpqua Community College. We will learn more about the victims and heroes in the coming days, but it is horrifying to once again see violence directed toward innocent people."
Issues: Social Justice