Press Releases
June 14, 2013
Garamendi, a Member of the House Armed Services Committee, today voted for the FY 2014 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), because it supports men and women who work to defend our nation, and because it was improved during the amendments process.
June 12, 2013
The Congressman spoke on the House floor to highlight a program created by EDF Renewable Energy at Rio Vista High School for job training in the wind energy, solar power, and hydrogen fuel cells industry.
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
Education
Environment
Housing
June 6, 2013
The Congressman voted against the NDAA because it wastes billions of dollars on programs that are not keeping America safe. However, he has been engaged throughout this process to help shape the best possible piece of legislation.
June 5, 2013
This bill makes a good but incomplete effort to reduce the VA claims backlog, and it invests in important military construction projects, including the new Distributed Common Ground Station Operations Facility at Beale Air Force Base.
May 30, 2013
"It’s time for a midstream correction to the BDCP: let’s bring everyone to the table and develop a water plan that meets the needs of all Californians," said Rep. John Garamendi.
May 24, 2013
This is a solemn occasion to remember the heroes who never returned home. This is also a day we celebrate the achievements of the heroes among us, the people who served.
Issues:
Military and Veterans
May 21, 2013
As Congressional Hearing and at events for National Maritime Day, Garamendi working to strengthen the maritime sector, which is vital to the defense of our nation and to the strength of our economy.
May 16, 2013
If the Midwest is America’s breadbasket, California is America’s garden basket, home to the world’s largest variety of rice, fruits, vegetables, and nuts.
May 16, 2013
The good news is that this nation, the strongest economic nation in the world, can solve the climate change problem or at least lead, and in doing so we can put people back to work.
May 14, 2013
During Q&A, Garamendi said "Hands off Social Security & Medicare benefits." Service providers from Medicare, Meals-on-Wheels, the Contra Costa and Solano Food Bank, the Federal Trade Commission, & other agencies were on hand to help seniors
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
Healthcare
Seniors