Press Releases

Congressman Garamendi’s Statement on former FBI Director James Comey’s Testimony to the Senate Intelligence Committee

June 8, 2017

WASHINGTON, DC –Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, CA), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to former FBI Director James Comey’s sworn testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee:

Issues: Foreign Policy Social Justice

Congressman Garamendi’s Statement on the Trump Administration Abandoning the Paris Accord on Climate Change

June 1, 2017

Press Release

The world and Trump should know that California, the world's 6th biggest economy, will continue to lead in reducing greenhouse gasses.

Issues: Agriculture Economy and Jobs Environment Foreign Policy

Congressman Garamendi Submits Comments on the Department of Interior’s Review of Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument

May 30, 2017

Press Release

The review was prompted by President Trump’s Executive Order ordering review of National Monument designations under the Antiquities Act.

Issues: Environment

Congressman Garamendi Statement on Appeals Court Travel Ban Ruling

May 25, 2017

Press Release

“The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals made the right decision in upholding a lower court ruling that blocked the implementation of President Trump’s travel ban from six predominately Muslim countries."

Issues: Foreign Policy Social Justice

Congressman Garamendi Applauds Committee Passage of Coast Guard Authorization Act and Federal Maritime Commission Authorization Act

May 24, 2017

Press Release

H.R. 2518 and H.R. 2593 will provide robust funding for the Coast Guard, support marine service providers, and support American shipbuilding

Issues: Economy and Jobs Housing Military and Veterans

Congressman Garamendi's Statement on CBO Score for Latest Version of TrumpCare

May 24, 2017

Press Release

“The CBO score for the latest version of TrumpCare confirms what we already knew: the bill is a disaster. 23 million people will lose their health insurance by 2026. Premiums will skyrocket for older, sicker Americans. Insurance will get worse for those who are able to afford it. And many insurance markets could end up destabilized.

Issues: Healthcare

Statement on President Trump's 2018 budget request

May 24, 2017

Press Release

Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-Davis, Fairfield, Yuba City), released the following statement on President Trump’s 2018 budget request:

Issues: Economy and Jobs Social Justice

Garamendi’s Statement on Appointment of Former FBI Director Robert Mueller to Serve as Special Counsel in Russia Probe

May 17, 2017

Press Release

"While the special counsel and his team will probe any potential criminal violations, we need a separate public process to understand how we can protect our democracy from future meddling."

Issues: Foreign Policy

Congressman Garamendi’s Statement on Reports that President Trump Asked Former FBI Director Comey to Halt Investigation into Former National Security Advisor Flynn

May 16, 2017

Press Release

“Seemingly every day, we learn a new revelation that further convinces any fair-minded observer that America must have an independent, nonpartisan investigation and a special prosecutor."

Issues: Foreign Policy

Congressman Garamendi’s Statement on President Trump’s Revealing of Highly Sensitive Classified Information to Senior Level Russian Officials

May 15, 2017

Press Release

DAVIS, CA – Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, Davis, Yuba City, CA), a Member of the House Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement after

Issues: Foreign Policy Military and Veterans