Social Justice
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement following the confirmation hearing of Pete Hegseth.
WASHINGTON, DC— Recently, U.S. Representatives John Garamendi (D-CA-08), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06), and Garrett Graves (R-LA-6) sent a letter to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Acting Director Robert Shriver requesting that OPM take various measures to make it easier for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCV), who are employed through the federal government after their service, to access the benefits they’ve earned by successfully completing their Peace Corps service. Rep.
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, on the anniversary of her tragic and preventable death, Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08) and Representative Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-10) introduced the “Seaman Danyelle Luckey Military Medical Accountability Amendment Act of 2024” (H.R.9943).
RICHMOND, CA—Today, Representative John Garamendi (D-CA08) joined the Rosie the Riveter Trust and U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau in honoring the untold stories of women who contributed to the American war effort during World War II.
BENICIA, CA – Today, at his 10th annual Women of the Year event, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) honored 53 women from the 8th Congressional District of California who are leaders and visionaries in their communities. These honorees have all made significant contributions to society through public service, business, education, and local economy.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) issued the following statement on the recent attack by Hamas on Israel:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives John Garamendi (CA-08) and Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland requesting the U.S.
ANTIOCH, CA—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-Antioch) issued a statement condemning the racist actions of 24 members of the Antioch Police Department and calling for an immediate investigation into the matter by the United States Department of Justice.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), Barbara Lee (CA-12), and John Garamendi (CA-08) introduced House Resolution, Recognizing the victims of the Port Chicago explosion of July 17, 1944, the 79th anniversary of the greatest homeland loss of life of World War II, and exonerating the 50 African-American sailors unjustly court-martialed by the Navy (H.Con.Res 16).
WASHINGTON, DC-Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) introduced the "Fair COLA for Seniors Act of 2023" (H.R.716). This bill would require Social Security to use the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly (CPI-E) to calculate a fairer cost of living adjustment (COLA) for seniors.