Economy and Jobs

Garamendi welcomed the debut of a new fleet of locomotives, manufactured in Sacramento. The trains' construction led to 200 new jobs in Sacramento and hundreds more across the country. Garamendi supports a Make It In America jobs agenda.

For decades, UC Davis, a historic land-grant university, has developed cutting-edge farm practices, research, and local partnerships.

Ending preventable flight delays is good, but Congress also needs to prevent the draconian cuts to our nation’s defense, research, Head Start, and children’s health care that are already causing alarm among families in my district.

The time is now to ground sequestration.

"When we’re using our limited tax money, we better prioritize American-made goods and equipment. That’s the intent behind the Make It In America: Create Clean Energy Manufacturing Jobs in America Act."

"Our first priority as Representatives must be creating more American jobs. We can do this by improving education, research & infrastructure. The very first step though is simple: when the government invests in public works projects that money should go toward employing American workers."

This budget provides a balanced path that strengthens our economy while responsibly reducing the deficit. There is much to admire in this plan, but I have deep reservations about the proposed change in Social Security policy.

“Pay discrimination is unjust. It tears at our families and our communities. Nationwide, women earn only 77 cents for every dollar earned by men, despite the fact that the Equal Pay Act will mark its 50th anniversary in June."