Economy and Jobs
Information regarding my stance on Economy and Jobs issues.
October 11, 2012
Garamendi Introduces SAFE Levee Act to Protect Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Region
September 24, 2012
Local Manufacturing Forum
September 20, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, CA), a Member of the House Armed Services Committee and the author of two veterans jobs bills, today expressed his outrage that Senate Republicans used a procedural vote to kill a bill, S. 3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act, that would have provided a $1 billion investment to help veterans find work as police officers, firefighters, and other jobs serving our communities.
September 13, 2012
Signs Discharge Petition and Writes a Letter to House Leadership Urging Advancement of a Farm Bill
Issues:
Agriculture
Economy and Jobs
Housing
September 12, 2012
The Production Tax Credit has fostered a wind energy industry that has created thousands of jobs in California and across the country and continues to grow. Instead of tearing down the wind turbines that are being built, we need to strengthen our energy independence and Make It In America.
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
Environment
Housing
September 6, 2012
“The Sacramento region is at grave risk of a flood,” said Congressman John Garamendi. “We can pay now to prevent a disaster from occurring or we can pay substantially more once the destruction has come to our homes and businesses.”
August 24, 2012
Garamendi participates in Stand Down for homeless veterans, convenes veterans advisory committee, and works on job opportunities for veterans.
August 9, 2012
"Placing the KC-46A at Travis would save the Pentagon money and more closely unite related Air Force priorities. Travis Air Force Base, the 'Gateway to the Pacific,' has the proven ability to support multiple missions," Congressman Garamendi said. "Basing the KC-46A mission at Travis makes sense for the Air Force, and would be a great boon for Solano County's economy."
August 3, 2012
"This bill gives more teeth to USERRA and SCRA, which ultimately provides veterans with additional essential protections they so justly deserve, and have earned, often on the battlefield," said the American Legion's National Commander Fang A. Wong.
August 1, 2012
"Instead of asking more from middle class families, who are struggling to make ends meet, we need everyone to pay their fair share," said Congressman Garamendi. "I call on my colleagues to join us to create a level playing field, where everyone who plays by the rules can live out their dreams."