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September 12, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA08), a former Deputy Secretary of the Interior during the Clinton Administration, released a discussion draft of the "San Pablo National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act" for public review and comment, with Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA02) and Mike Thompson (D-CA04).

Issues: Environment

August 10, 2023

KINGS BEACH, CA — On Wednesday, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA), who coordinated the first Tahoe Summit as Deputy Secretary of Interior, spoke at the 27th Annual Lake Tahoe Summit, convening a bipartisan, bi-state coalition of local, state, federal, Tribal, and environmental leaders at Kings Beach State Recreation Area in California.

Issues: Environment

April 27, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC—Representative John Garamendi (D-CA), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the former Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, secured key provisions in the “Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2023” (H.R.2741) to support domestic shipbuilding, hire more skilled American workers, and strengthen America’s m


March 8, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressmen John Garamendi (D-CA08) and Mike Thompson (D-CA04) reintroduced legislation to expand the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument to include approximately 3,925 acres of adjacent Bureau of Land Management-administered public lands in Lake County, California. It would also require the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service to improve tribal engagement and co-management of the National Monument, including for historic preservation, archaeological sites, and forest health. U.S.

Issues: Environment

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January 19, 2023

VALLEJO, CA – This week, Reps. John Garamendi (CA-08) and Mike Thompson (CA-04) presented a $2 million check to officials from Solano County Transit (SolTrans) for the 100 percent Battery Electric Commuter Coaches project. This funding was secured in the Fiscal Year 2023 government funding bill.


January 12, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) secured $37 million as part of a government funding package for Fiscal Year 2023 for transportation, workforce development, affordable housing, drinking water improvement, and flood control projects in the Bay Area as well as Solano, Yolo, and Sacramento counties. The legislation was signed into law by President Biden.


January 9, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) secured $35 million as part of a government funding package for Fiscal Year 2023 for transportation, workforce development, affordable housing, drinking water improvement, and flood control projects in the Bay Area as well as Solano, Yolo, and Sacramento counties. The legislation is scheduled to pass the U.S.


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Climate change is the most serious, existential threat facing us today. As a lifelong Californian, I have treasured my time exploring the natural beauty of our state and am committed to ensuring it is preserved for future generations. I am a proud champion of policies that would reverse the dangerous trends of climate change and increase investments in clean, renewable energy.

October 17, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) led members of California's Congressional delegation in a letter calling on President Biden to use his authority under the Antiquities Act of 1906 to expand the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument to include adjacent federally owned land known as the "Walker Ridge" tract.

Issues: Environment

September 20, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA), former Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Interior who represents the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta in Congress, led a letter to the U.S.