Press Releases
July 19, 2013
Congressman Garamendi extends his congratulations to this year’s recipients of Institute of Museum and Library Services grants in the 3rd Congressional District.
Issues:
Education
Social Justice
July 17, 2013
Lake County in particular has contributed mightily through its surge in geothermal energy production. The largest geothermal installation in the world, which is located in Lake County, provides energy for over 1.1 million people throughout the northern portion of the state.
July 15, 2013
Garamendi brought together representatives from employers, community colleges, local, state, & federal agencies, & non-profit organizations for a conversation on what can be done now to help veterans & what additional laws are necessary.
July 11, 2013
Congressman Garamendi votes against a controversial farm bill that would destroy a longstanding and successful coalition of farm, food, and environmental programs.
July 11, 2013
Garamendi fought for Northern California flood protection during debate over the House energy and water bill.
July 10, 2013
Nationwide, 1,159 clinics received $150 million in grants. Locally, Ampla Health in Yuba City received $219,314, CommuniCare in Davis received $144,261, and Winters Healthcare in Winters received $69,911.
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
Healthcare
July 8, 2013
“I have voted multiple times to end sequestration. Today I once again call on Congress to put partisanship aside to stop these counterproductive unfocused cuts."
June 28, 2013
The rate is scheduled to double this Monday, July 1st, during a week the House Republican leadership has sent Congress home for vacation.
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
Education
Social Justice
June 27, 2013
“The bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform bill that passed the Senate today is far from perfect, but it is a tough compromise that brings us a lot closer to a rational immigration policy in America."
June 26, 2013
Deadly flooding, super storms, and droughts are just a few of the dire consequences that climate change is bringing to America and the rest of the world. UC Davis is conducting vitally important research to rise to the challenge of climate change by studying its effect on agriculture and our water system, and what we can do about it. Dr. Sperling at their Institute of Transportation Studies has produced monumental work in clean transportation, hydrogen fuel infrastructure, and research on how we can achieve a 100% renewable energy economy.