Economy and Jobs
Information regarding my stance on Economy and Jobs issues.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA), a senior member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, voted to pass his bipartisan "Ocean Shipping Reform Act" (H.R.4996), which the U
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) voted to pass the "Build Back Better Act" in the U.S. House of Representatives. This historic legislation will rebuild the American middle class by creating new jobs, cutting taxes, and lowering costs for essential goods and services. The legislation passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 220-213 and now heads to the U.S. Senate for consideration.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) announced $179,929,536 to help hardworking Californian families cover their energy costs this winter through the Department of Health and Human Services' Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
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. The legislation would support American exports by establishing reciprocal trade opportunities to help reduce the United States' longstanding trade imbalance with China and other countries.
DAVIS, CA—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) held a district work day to highlight the expanded Child Tax Credit payments of up to $300 per month per child for working families that begin hitting bank accounts today, as well as other components of the American Rescue Plan COVID-19 relief law that are benefitting communities throughout his Congressional District.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA), a senior member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, voted to pass the "Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation (INVEST) in America Act" (H.R.3684)—a comprehensive surface transportation bill that would modernize our nation's roads, bridges, transit, rail, drinking water systems, and make our infrastructure more resilient to climate change.
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WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA), a leader of the Congressional Make it in America Initiative, applauded President Biden's announcement that Celeste Drake will serve as the Nation's first Director of Made in America at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA03) voted to pass the Senate-amended "American Rescue Plan" (H.R.1319), in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill now heads to President Biden's desk to be signed into law this week.