Press Releases

Rep. Garamendi Statement on Republican Budget Reconciliation Passing House

June 9, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), released the following statement after House Republicans passed the budget reconciliation bill:

Issues: Economy and Jobs Foreign Policy

Top Democrat on House Armed Services Readiness, Rep. Garamendi Votes NO on FY27 National Defense Authorization Act

June 5, 2026

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08), the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, voted NO on the $1.15 trillion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027, the annual legislation providing legal authority for the U.S. military.

Issues: Foreign Policy Military and Veterans

Garamendi Statement on 106th Anniversary of Jones Act

June 5, 2026

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure and Armed Services Committees, issued the following statement on the 106th anniversary of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920- popularly known as the Jones Act:

Issues: Economy and Jobs Foreign Policy Transportation and Infrastructure

Rep. Garamendi Statement on Sem Yeto HS Graduation Ceremony Shooting

June 4, 2026

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FAIRFIELD, CA — Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) issued the following statement after the shooting at Sem Yeto High School's graduation ceremony on Wednesday night that left one person dead and three people injured:

"My team and I are aware of the shooting at Sem Yeto High School during their graduation ceremony. Law enforcement has my full support as they continue the search for the shooter.

Issues: Ending Gun Violence

Garamendi Statement on Successful Iran War Powers Resolution Passing House

June 3, 2026

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Iran War Powers Resolution:

Issues: Foreign Policy Military and Veterans

Reps. Garamendi, Carbajal, Sen. Schiff Launch Investigation into Sable Offshore’s Politicized Efforts to Restart Oil Drilling Operations

May 28, 2026

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24), and members of the California congressional delegation are launching an inquiry into Sable Offshore’s efforts to restart oil drilling off the California coast and are demanding answers on the company’s collaboration with the Trump administration to invoke the Defense Production Act (DPA) in relation to this project.

Issues: Environment

Rep. Garamendi Secures Critical Infrastructure Wins for Californians in BUILD America 250 Act

May 22, 2026

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, secured critical wins for California in the Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development for America's 250th Act (BUILD America 250 Act) (H.R.8870). This five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill will invest in America's roads, bridges, transit, rail transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs.

Issues: Transportation and Infrastructure

Congressional Bay Area Delegation Calls for Federal Investments in Local Trails for Cyclists and Pedestrians

May 14, 2026

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WASHINGTON, DC — Representative John Garamendi (CA-08) joined Rep. Sam Liccardo’s (CA-16) effort in leading a coalition of Bay Area Members of Congress, including Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11), Reps. Jared Huffman (CA-02), Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Mike Thompson (CA-04), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) in urging the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to prioritize and strengthen federal funding for active transportation infrastructure for walking and cycling.

Issues: Environment Transportation and Infrastructure

Rep. Garamendi Joins Rep. Magaziner in Demanding Hegseth to End DoD’s Block on Wind Energy Projects

May 13, 2026

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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) joined Congressman Seth Magaziner (RI-02) in leading 54 of their colleagues in demanding answers from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the Department of Defense’s halt of its review process for wind energy projects, which has led to an effective halt on all wind development.

Issues: Environment

Rep. Garamendi Statement on “Astronomical” $1.2 Trillion Golden Dome CBO Score

May 13, 2026

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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee, released the following statement after the Congressional Budget Office’s new $1.2 Trillion price tag for Trump’s Golden Dome:

Issues: Military and Veterans