Social Justice
March 13, 2013
Under the House Republican Medicare voucher plan, seniors would face substantially higher out-of-pocket expenses, since the voucher will not keep pace with private insurance medical inflation. Seniors would pay as much as $1,200 more each year by 2030.
February 28, 2013
This legislation focused the resources, time, and energy of federal, state, and local law enforcement on the task of preventing and stopping domestic abuse, while providing victims of violence with critical services and assistance.
Issues:
Healthcare
Social Justice
February 27, 2013
Taking to the Floor of the United States House of Representatives, told the story of how Northern California communities will be harmed by the sequester.
February 5, 2013
It is no surprise that UC Davis, a school world renowned for training the leaders of tomorrow, would send their alumni around the world to continue the Peace Corps role of serving & assisting economic, social, & agricultural development.
December 12, 2012
I come to the House floor to celebrate the life of one of California's greatest native sons, the Ambassador of Jazz, Dave Brubeck.
December 4, 2012
"I have and will continue to advocate for the Air Mobility mission at Travis Air Force Base, the ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) mission at Beale Air Force Base, and cyber-security at the National Labs in Livermore. These three programs are absolutely essential to national security in the 21st century."
November 30, 2012
Urges House to Incorporate Amendments into its Version of NDAA
Issues:
Foreign Policy
Social Justice
October 16, 2012
Garamendi Highlights New Kaiser Study: Californians Would Pay $100 per Month More in Medicare Premiums Under Ryan-Republican Plan
September 11, 2012
The first report by the Kaiser Family Foundation shows that Congressional Republican plans to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) would threaten the solvency of Medicare and increase health care costs for seniors.
Issues:
Healthcare
Seniors
Social Justice
August 31, 2012
Nearly a million Californians will vote by mail this election and they must not be disenfranchised because of post office delays. For this reason, I am glad the Post Office will suspend closures and prevent a disruption to our democracy.
Issues:
Social Justice