Environment
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA08) and Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), introduced the "San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act" (H.R.9826) with Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA02) and Mike Thompson (D-CA04).
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA08) reintroduced the “Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act” (H.R.9602) with Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA02), Ann M. Kuster (D-NH02), Jim Costa (D-CA21), and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR01).
ZEPHYR COVE, NV—Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA), who coordinated the first Tahoe Summit as Deputy Secretary of Interior, spoke at the 28th Annual Lake Tahoe Summit, convening a bipartisan, bi-state coalition of local, state, federal, Tribal, and environmental leaders at Zephyr Cove in Nevada.
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA08), a senior member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, secured key provisions in the "Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024" (H.R.8812) for the Bay Area and California Delta. The bipartisan legislation passed the House of Representatives and is expected to become law this year.
FAIRFIELD, CA – Today, U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08) issued the following statement commending Mitch Mashburn, Chair of the Solano County Board of Supervisors, for his recent announcement regarding the California Forever development project. Garamendi serves as the federal representative for much of the service area, and the project raises concerns about the security of Travis Air Force Base, protection of the National Delta Heritage Area, and a full National Environmental Protection Act Review:
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA08) voted to pass the "Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024" (H.R.8812) in the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure by a bipartisan vote of 61 to 2. The full House of Representatives is expected to take up the bill in the coming weeks.
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA – Today, U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08) presented $4,410,279 in newly available federal funding for infrastructure improvements and affordable housing projects in Contra Costa County.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08) sent a letter calling for the California State Lands Commission only to permit offshore wind projects that use local workers, American-built vessels, and domestically manufactured wind turbines. As the Lieutenant Governor of California, Garamendi served as an ex officio State Lands Commissioner from 2007 until 2009 before being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.