Education
Information regarding my stance on Education issues.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) led a letter with 80 members of the United States House of Representatives and Senate to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer requesting that an expansion of the Pell Grant Program be included in the final version of the "Build Back Better Act." The letter is linked here
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) announced more than $122 million in emergency funding for colleges, universities, and students in California's 3rd Congressional District under the American Rescue Plan. The funding will help local institutions cope with the severe financial fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and continue serving their students safely.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Garamendi (D-CA) hosted an education roundtable with county school superintendents from every part of his Congressional District to discuss the $14 billion in funding for California schools in "
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.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA), returned Peace Corps volunteer (Ethiopia 1966-1968) and co-chair of the Congressional Peace Corps Caucus, reintroduced the "Peace Corps Reauthorization Act." The reintroduction coincides with the 60th anniversary of the Peace Corps' founding by President John F. Kennedy, and the start of National Peace Corps Week.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-03) voted to pass the "American Rescue Plan" (H.R. 1319), which passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 219-212. The legislation includes much-needed relief to re-open schools, distribute vaccinations in every American community, send an additional $1,400 stimulus check to individuals, support small businesses, and extend unemployment benefits.
Sacramento, CA – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) announced the winners of this year's Congressional High School Art Competition in the 3rd District. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this year's art competition wad conducted virtually.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA) voted to pass the Heroes Act, legislation to address the continued public health crisis and provide desperately needed support for struggling families and essential workers. The bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 208-199. The legislation includes funds for testing and tracing measures, key support for frontline workers, and strengthened assistance for the American people. Rep. Garamendi also released a new detailed estimate of the direct benefits that the Heroes Act would provide to California and local communities.