Foreign Policy

Congressman Garamendi and 22 Armed Services Democrats Introduce Bill to Boost Unity and Deterrence Against Russian Aggression

June 22, 2017

Press Release

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA), House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA), and 21 other original co-sponsors introduced the Fostering Unity Against Russian Aggression Act of 2017.

Issues: Foreign Policy Military and Veterans

Congressman Garamendi’s Statement on former FBI Director James Comey’s Testimony to the Senate Intelligence Committee

June 8, 2017

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC –Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, CA), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to former FBI Director James Comey’s sworn testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee:

Issues: Foreign Policy Social Justice

Congressman Garamendi’s Statement on the Trump Administration Abandoning the Paris Accord on Climate Change

June 1, 2017

Press Release

The world and Trump should know that California, the world's 6th biggest economy, will continue to lead in reducing greenhouse gasses.

Issues: Agriculture Economy and Jobs Environment Foreign Policy

Can Congress establish a backup for GPS before it's too late?

May 31, 2017

In The News

Dana Goward

The Hill

The U.S. Coast Guard Authorization Act is up for renewal in Congress, and a provision in the House proposal would require the establishment of a backup for the Global Positioning System (GPS) called "eLoran." The proposal could help to end almost 20 years of back and forth between administrations and Congress.

Issues: Foreign Policy

Congressman Garamendi Statement on Appeals Court Travel Ban Ruling

May 25, 2017

Press Release

“The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals made the right decision in upholding a lower court ruling that blocked the implementation of President Trump’s travel ban from six predominately Muslim countries."

Issues: Foreign Policy Social Justice

Lawmakers urge debate on Afghanistan war

May 25, 2017

In The News

Rebecca Kheel

The Hill

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is demanding a congressional debate on the Afghanistan War as President Trump weighs whether to send more troops into the 15-year-old conflict.

Issues: Foreign Policy Military and Veterans

Congressman Garamendi reacts on CNN to appointment of Mueller: May 17, 2017

May 18, 2017

Video

Congressman John Garamendi, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, joins Wolf Blitzer on CNN's Situation Room

Issues: Foreign Policy

Garamendi’s Statement on Appointment of Former FBI Director Robert Mueller to Serve as Special Counsel in Russia Probe

May 17, 2017

Press Release

"While the special counsel and his team will probe any potential criminal violations, we need a separate public process to understand how we can protect our democracy from future meddling."

Issues: Foreign Policy

Congressman Garamendi’s Statement on Reports that President Trump Asked Former FBI Director Comey to Halt Investigation into Former National Security Advisor Flynn

May 16, 2017

Press Release

“Seemingly every day, we learn a new revelation that further convinces any fair-minded observer that America must have an independent, nonpartisan investigation and a special prosecutor."

Issues: Foreign Policy

Congressman Garamendi’s Statement on President Trump’s Revealing of Highly Sensitive Classified Information to Senior Level Russian Officials

May 15, 2017

Press Release

DAVIS, CA – Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, Davis, Yuba City, CA), a Member of the House Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement after the Washington Post reported that President Donald Trump revealed highly sensitive intelligence to senior level Russian officials:

Issues: Foreign Policy Military and Veterans