Press Releases

Reps. Garamendi, Peters Introduce Legislation to Combat Drought, Build Local Water Infrastructure

March 6, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC — Yesterday, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) a senior member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, Rep. Scott Peters (CA-50), Rep. Jim Costa (CA-21), Rep. Raul Ruiz (CA-25), Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-52), Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) introduce the Drought Relief Obtained Using Government Help Today (DROUGHT) Act, to help address the Western water crisis caused by severe and ongoing drought conditions affecting the Colorado River and its reservoirs.

Issues: Transportation and Infrastructure

Rep. Garamendi Statement on Voting YES on Iran War Powers Resolution

March 5, 2026

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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after voting YES on the Iran War Powers Resolution:

Issues: Foreign Policy Military and Veterans

Reps. Garamendi, Espaillat and 70 Democrats Call for Investigation of ICE, DHS Warrantless Purchases of Americans’ Location Data

March 4, 2026

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-NY, and 70 Democratic lawmakers called for a new investigation of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), over warrantless purchases of Americans’ location data.

Issues: Immigration

Rep. Garamendi, Espaillat and 70 Democrats Call for Investigation of ICE, DHS Warrantless Purchases of Americans’ Location Data

March 4, 2026

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Issues: Immigration

Ferry Caucus Co-Chairs Garamendi, Randall, Begich & Malliotakis Introduce Bipartisan FERRIES Act

March 4, 2026

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WASHINGTON, DC — This week, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08), alongside Ferry Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Congresswoman Emily Randall (D-WA-06), Nick Begich (R-AK-At-Large) and Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY-11), introduced the bipartisan Federal Enhancement and Revitalization of Reliable Infrastructure for Essential Seaways (FERRIES) Act.

Issues: Transportation and Infrastructure

Rep. Garamendi Statement on Trump’s Illegal Strikes on Iran

February 28, 2026

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's illegal military strikes against Iran:

Issues: Foreign Policy

Rep. Garamendi, Sen. Warren Join 160 Lawmakers to Introduce the Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans

February 27, 2026

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Coons (D-De.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, and Representatives Brad Sherman (D-Calif.), Don Beyer (D-Va.), Judy Chu (D-Calif.), Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), and Mark Pocan (D-Wisc.) joined over 150 lawmakers in introducing the Direct File Act, new legislation that would reverse the Trump administration’s decision to end the highly successful Direct File program — which allowed taxpayers to file their taxes online, for free, and directly with the government — and make the program permanent.

Issues: Economy and Jobs

Rep. Garamendi Statement on Trump’s State of the Union

February 27, 2026

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WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08) released the following statement after President Trump’s State of the Union address:

Issues: Economy and Jobs Foreign Policy Healthcare Social Justice

Rep. Garamendi Joins Thompson, Costa in Hosting Roundtable for AG Community

February 26, 2026

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YOLO COUNTY, CA — Last week, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) joined Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04), Rep. Jim Costa (CA-21) in hosting an agriculture roundtable with local farmers, ranchers, processors, and ag leaders to discuss the ag community’s needs and how Congress can help deliver for them. 

Issues: Agriculture Economy and Jobs

Rep. Garamendi Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down Trump’s Tariffs After Filing Amicus Brief

February 23, 2026

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s tariffs, ruling that President Trump violated federal law by exceeding his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA):

Issues: Economy and Jobs Foreign Policy