Press Releases

Garamendi State of the Union Guest is 73-Year-Old Grandmother, Local Constituent Deported by ICE

February 20, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today. Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, announced that he is leaving his State of the Union Address guest seat empty in order to honor Harjit Kaur, a 73-year-old grandmother and local constituent who, despite living in the United States, was cruelly detained and later deported by ICE. In response to this announcement, Congressman Garamendi released the following statement:

Issues: Immigration

Rep. Garamendi Joins 70 Democrats in Demanding Answers from Education Secretary on ICE’s Impact on Students

February 19, 2026

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) joins Democratic House Committee on Education and the Workforce Ranking Member Bobby Scott (D-VA-03), Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Ranking Member Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) and 68 House Democrats in demanding Secretary of Education Linda McMahon once again to provide answers regarding the impact of immigration enforcement actions on students, families, and schools.

Issues: Education Immigration

Garamendi, Harder Call on U.S. Army Corp to Reject Permits for Delta Tunnel Boondoggle

February 19, 2026

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers considers a decision in the years-long water saga, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and members of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Congressional Delegation - including Representatives Josh Harder (CA-09), Ami Bera (CA-03), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) and Doris Matsui (CA-07)- called on the Army Corps to deny the federal permits required for the Delta Tunnel to be completed. They called for the Army Corps’ final Record of Decision to protect Delta waterways, families, and our regional economy by denying these permits.

Issues: Environment

Rep. Garamendi Statement on the Administration's Proposed Maritime Action Plan

February 13, 2026

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressmen John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee and co-author of the SHIPS for America Act, released the following statement in response to the Administration’s released Maritime Action Plan:

Issues: Transportation and Infrastructure

Garamendi, Carbajal Leads Introduction of Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Workplace Protections for Cargo Pilots

February 13, 2026

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Representatives John Garamendi (CA-08), Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), and Don Bacon (R-NE-02) introduced the Safe Skies Act, a bipartisan bill to improve workplace protections for cargo pilots.

Issues: Transportation and Infrastructure

Garamendi Joins Jayapal, Begich To Demand FAA to Prioritize Air Traffic Controller Working Conditions

February 11, 2026

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today U.S. Representatives John Garamendi (CA-08), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Nick Begich (AK-AL) demanded that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) prioritize the health and well-being of air traffic controllers as they work to reach full staffing at all U.S. airports.

Issues: Transportation and Infrastructure

Reps. Garamendi, Carbajal Raise National Security Concerns Over Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Near Military Sites

February 11, 2026

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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressmen John Garamendi (CA-08) and Salud Carbajal (CA-24), two senior members of the House Armed Services Committee, demanded that the Department of the Navy respond to concerns regarding the Department of the Interior’s Draft Proposed Oil and Gas Leasing Program, which would open vast areas of U.S.

Issues: Environment Military and Veterans

Garamendi Releases Report Showing How Trump and Republicans Are Driving Up Costs for Families in CA-08

February 10, 2026

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) released new data showing how Donald Trump’s economic agenda and Republicans in Congress are increasing everyday costs for families in Solano and Contra Costa Counties, including higher prices for groceries, health care, housing, and other basic needs. The report was prepared using data compiled by the House Budget Committee.

Issues: Economy and Jobs

Reps. Garamendi, Fletcher Introduces Bill to Institute Hiring ‘Freeze’ at ICE

February 6, 2026

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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) joined Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), and nine members of Congress to introduce the Freeze ICE Act to stop the rapid recruitment of unvetted individuals at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Since the start of the Trump administration, ICE has hired more than 12,000 new personnel and slashed agent training from 22 weeks to just 47 days putting untrained federal agents on the streets. The effort comes as masked ICE agents continue to make grave errors, including arresting U.S.

Issues: Immigration Social Justice

Garamendi Joins Khanna, 21 CA Members in Calling for No ICE at the Super Bowl

February 5, 2026

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, joined Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17) and 21 California colleagues demanding Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to deploy ICE or other immigration enforcement personnel at the u

Issues: Immigration Social Justice