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Foreign Policy

Information regarding my stance on Foreign Policy issues.

November 21, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative John Garamendi (D-CA08) issued the following statement on negotiations in Qatar coordinated by American officials for a ceasefire in Gaza in exchange for the release of Israeli hostages:

“I support negotiations aimed at achieving a ceasefire in Gaza in exchange for the release of Israeli hostages, as well as the expedited delivery of humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza.

Issues: Foreign Policy

October 9, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) issued the following statement on the recent attack by Hamas on Israel:

 


September 20, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman John Garamendi, top Democrat on the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, issued the following statement upon being named a Conferee to the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):

Issues: Foreign Policy

August 30, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA08) called on the House Judiciary Committee to take up his bipartisan "


March 1, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA), a returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Ethiopia 1966-1968) and co-chair of the Congressional Peace Corps Caucus, reintroduced the Peace Corps Reauthorization Act (H.R.1273). The reintroduction coincides with the 62nd anniversary of President John F.

Issues: Foreign Policy

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.


December 9, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA), Chair of the Subcommittee on Readiness, voted to pass the "National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023" (H. RES. 1512) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The annual legislation provides the legal authority for all aspects of the United States military, including all personnel, installations, and equipment used in our national defense. The U.S.


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The most crucial role of Congress is to ensure the stability and security of the United States. It is essential we work together both to ensure our military has the resources they need to keep us safe and to uphold the values of democracy and freedom our nation was founded on.

September 20, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA), applauded the passage of his bipartisan "Peace Corps Reauthorization Act" (H.R.1456) in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 290 to 125. The legislation now heads to the U.S. Senate for consideration.

Issues: Foreign Policy