Media

Reps. Garamendi Joins Bonamici, Underwood, & Sens. Merkley, Alsobrooks in Effort to Overturn Student Loan Rule

May 8, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) joined Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL), Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), and Rep. John Mannion (D-NY), in introducing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to repeal the Department of Education’s finalized rule that caps federal student loans and overhauls the student loan system.

Issues: Education

Rep. Garamendi, Sen. Schiff, Bay Area Lawmakers Urge Trump Admin to Release Funding for SF Bay Wildlife Refuge Complex

May 8, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) and five Bay Area lawmakers urged the Trump administration to release millions of dollars of Congressionally approved funds for the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex, which have been subject to bureaucratic delay at the U.S. Department of Interior.

Issues: Environment

Rep. Garamendi Joins Rep. Friedman, 32 CA Reps in Supporting AG Bonta’s Review of Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger

May 7, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) joined Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) and 32 California U.S. Representatives in expressing support for California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s review of the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance. The California lawmakers thanked the Attorney General for his commitment to conduct a “full and robust review” of the deal, expressed concern that the merger could harm California workers and consumers, and urged him to closely analyze its potential effects.

Issues: Economy and Jobs

Garamendi Announces 2026 Nominations to Military Service Academies

May 6, 2026

Press Release

VALLEJO, CA – Today, Congressman Garamendi honored four students from the 8th Congressional District whom he nominated and have been accepted into one of the nation's military service academies including the Army’s West Point, the Merchant Mariner Academy, the Air Force Academy, and the Naval Academy.

You can find photos from the event HERE

Issues: Education

Garamendi Announces Winners of 2026 Congressional High School Art Competition

May 6, 2026

Press Release

VALLEJO, CA—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) announced the winners of this year’s Congressional High School Art Competition at a ceremony in Vallejo.

You can find images of winning art from the event HERE

Issues: Education

Rep. Garamendi, Castro, and 29 Colleagues Demand End to Ambiguity in Israel’s Nuclear Capabilities

May 6, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, joined Rep. Joaquin Castro and 29 House Democrats in demanding the U.S. Department of State hold Israel to the same standard as other countries and provide transparency on Israel's nuclear capabilities, ending decades-long ambiguity. This request, amid the ongoing Iran War, would fulfill Congress’ constitutional responsibility to be fully informed about the nuclear balance in the Middle East and pave the way for coherent nonproliferation policy.

Issues: Foreign Policy

Reps. Garamendi and Thompson Introduce Bill Protecting Critical Infrastructure, Joined by MTC

May 5, 2026

Press Release

VALLEJO, CA – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) and Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced the introduction of the ADAPT Assets Act (H.R.8653). The bill accelerates projects that protect vital infrastructure from natural disasters across the country, such as the much-needed flood protection on Highway 37.

Issues: Economy and Jobs Transportation and Infrastructure

ICYMI: Rep. Garamendi, Sen. Kelly Pen Fox News Op-Ed Warning of American Maritime Decline, Urge Passage of the SHIPS for America Act

April 30, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08) Arizona Senator and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy alum Mark Kelly (D-AZ) published an op-ed in Fox News highlighting the momentum to rebuild the U.S.

Issues: Economy and Jobs Military and Veterans Transportation and Infrastructure

Rep. Garamendi Statement on Additional ICE Funding

April 30, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) released the following statement after voting NO on the House passed a $140 billion budget increase for Immigration and Customs and Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP):

Issues: Immigration

Rep. Garamendi Votes NO on FISA Section 702 Extension

April 29, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) released the following statement after voting NO on a five-year extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA):

Issues: Foreign Policy Military and Veterans

Media

Latest News