Congressman John Garamendi

Representing the 3rd District of California
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Press Releases

Congressman Garamendi Signs NDAA Conference Report to Permanently Protect California National Guardsmen from Bonus Clawbacks

November 30, 2016 Press Release
National Defense Authorization Conference Report will stop clawbacks and allow those who have already paid bonuses back to obtain reimbursement
Issues:
Military and Veterans

Congressman Garamendi Champions “Make It In America” for the California High Speed Rail Program

November 17, 2016 Press Release
“Make It In America” Advocates, Reps. Garamendi, Lipinski and Matsui, Applaud Withdrawal of Request for Waiver from Buy America Requirements
Issues:
Economy, Make it in America, Transportation and Infrastructure

Congressman Garamendi Introduces “National Guard Pay Integrity Act” to protect California National Guardsmen from Bonus Clawbacks

November 17, 2016 Press Release
Legislation will absolve any debt associated with bonuses paid to California National Guard Members for recruitment or re-enlistment from 2004 to 2010
Issues:
Military and Veterans

Congressman Garamendi Introduces the “American Food for American Schools” Act

November 16, 2016 Press Release
New legislation would increase accountability and transparency for the “Buy American” provisions of the National School Lunch Act
Issues:
Agriculture, Economy, Make it in America

Congressman Garamendi & His Veterans’ Advisory Committee Discuss Wide-Ranging Issues Impacting Veterans, Including Garamendi’s Proposed Solution to National Guard Bonus Crisis

November 3, 2016 Press Release
Today, Congressman John Garamendi, a Member of the House Armed Services Committee, convened his Veterans’ Advisory Committee for a wide-ranging conversation on issues that impact veterans.
Issues:
Military and Veterans

The Make It In America Agenda is Working At Altec

October 27, 2016 Press Release
Congressman Garamendi Hosts His Manufacturing Advisory Committee at Altec for a Conversation on Training and Expanding the Local Workforce
Issues:
Make it in America

Garamendi Calls Defense Secretary Carter’s Announcement on National Guard Bonus Repayments “A Step in the Right Direction,” Reaffirms Congressional Action Still Essential

October 26, 2016 Press Release

DAVIS, CA – Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, Yuba City, Davis, CA), a Member of the House Armed Services Committee, today said he appreciates the announcement made by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter that the Department of Defense will halt the recoupment of bonus payments made to National Guard Veterans, calling it “a step in the right direction.” Garamendi had proposed

Issues:
Military and Veterans

Garamendi Honored for Leadership Protecting Native American Sacred Sites at 40th Anniversary of Native American Heritage Commission

October 25, 2016 Press Release

Congressman Garamendi Honored for Leadership Protecting Sacred Native American Sites at 40th Anniversary Gala for Native American Heritage Commission.

Issues:
Environment

Congressman Garamendi Takes Immediate Action to Allow California National Guardsmen to Keep Recruitment Incentives

October 24, 2016 Press Release
Department of Defense is attempting to reclaim bonuses that recruiters paid out in error
Issues:
Military and Veterans

Congressman Garamendi Visits Lindhurst High School and Live Oak High School

October 21, 2016 Press Release
Congressman Garamendi spoke to classes about his duties and responsibilities as a Congressman and touched on Congress's role in helping students with mental illness, regionalized vocational training, college affordability and more.
Issues:
Education, Make it in America

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