Agriculture
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA), former Deputy Secretary of the U.S.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressmen John Garamendi (D-CA) and Dusty Johnson (R-SD) introduced the "Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021." This bipartisan legislation is the first major update of federal regulations for the global ocean shipping industry since 1998.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA03), a former Deputy Secretary of the Interior during the Clinton Administration, released a discussion draft of the "Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument Expansion Act" for public review and comment.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) applauded the appointment of Jenny Lester Moffitt as Undersecretary of Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressmen John Garamendi (D-CA03) introduced the "Farmworker Pesticide Safety Act" in commemoration of Cesar Chavez Day. This bill would effectively triple funding for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's worker protection, public-private partnership, and pesticide safety education grant programs.
Davis, CA.—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) announced his major accomplishments for the 116th Congress (2019-2020), including 3 bills signed into law, $2,300,000 in earned but previously unpaid federal benefits to his constituents and over $1,800,000 for 3rd District veterans.
Washington, DC—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) applauded the United States Department of Agriculture's decision to purchase $40 million of U.S.-grown almonds to support America's almond growers as they grapple with the impact COVID-19 has had on their industry.
Washington, DC—Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) joined members of Congress from both parties in urging Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to provide additional USDA support for California's walnut growers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and olive growers impacted by the ongoing trade dispute with the European Union.
Washington, DC—Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) sent a letter to the United States Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue advocating for the United States Department of Agriculture's support for California's almond industry through a direct purchase program as it grapples with the effects of COVID-19.
Sacramento, CA – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) hosted a virtual town hall for local farmers and food producers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Garamendi was joined by Karen Ross, Secretary of the California Department of Agriculture and Jamie Johansson, President of the California Farm Bureau to answer questions and hear the opinions of local farmers.