Agriculture
April 27, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) and Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) announced the introduction of HR 2170, the FARM Cost Reduction Act. This bipartisan legislation would lift a de facto prohibition on construction and repair of agricultural structures in areas designated by FEMA as flood risks. Under current law, areas designated as Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) generally require all new, expanded or repaired structures to be raised above potential flood level.
Issues:
Agriculture
Ending Gun Violence
March 6, 2017
To find the comprehensive weekly update, please visit https://garamendi.house.gov/legislative-work/weekly-update.
March 1, 2017
New legislation would increase accountability and transparency for the “Buy American” provisions of the National School Lunch Act
Issues:
Agriculture
Economy and Jobs
Housing
January 27, 2017
The discussion focused on generating economic development at the local and federal levels, improving local transportation and water infrastructure, and preserving and enhancing the missions at Beale Air Force Base, protecting public safety and address the homelessness crisis
Issues:
Agriculture
December 5, 2016
SACRAMENTO — A California congressman wants to tighten controls on school districts purchasing imported foods for lunches.
Issues:
Agriculture
Housing
November 17, 2016
Congressman John Garamendi has introduced the "American Food for American Schools" Act in an effort to bring more more accountability and transparency to the "Buy American" provisions of the National School Lunch Act.
Issues:
Agriculture
Economy and Jobs
November 16, 2016
New legislation would increase accountability and transparency for the “Buy American” provisions of the National School Lunch Act
Issues:
Agriculture
Economy and Jobs
Housing
October 7, 2016
Manufacturing Day tours included Pacific Coast Producers, a tomato processing plant; Dr. McDougall's Right Foods, a health food producer; and TacSense, a pioneer in the industry of ultrasensitive and flexible sensors
Issues:
Agriculture
Economy and Jobs
Housing
October 5, 2016
Garamendi Comments Focus on Intersection of Agriculture and Climate Change
Issues:
Agriculture
Environment
September 16, 2016
Proposed corporate consolidation threatens jobs and competitive marketplace in California’s 3rd District
Issues:
Agriculture
Economy and Jobs