Press Releases
October 26, 2016
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
October 25, 2016
Congressman Garamendi Honored for Leadership Protecting Sacred Native American Sites at 40th Anniversary Gala for Native American Heritage Commission.
Issues:
Environment
October 24, 2016
Department of Defense is attempting to reclaim bonuses that recruiters paid out in error
Issues:
Military and Veterans
October 21, 2016
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.
October 20, 2016
This morning, Congressman Garamendi visited Princeton Elementary in Colusa County, where he spoke to 75 students ranging from 1st through 6th Grade.
Issues:
Education
October 20, 2016
To better understand what local police departments are doing to protect their communities, develop better police training methods, and improve relations between the police and the public, Congressman Garamendi participated in three ride alongs with the Vacaville, Fairfield, and Dixon police departments.
Issues:
Social Justice
October 14, 2016
The honorees from Dixon are Linda Hickman and Patricia “Cookie” Powell.
Issues:
Women's Equality
October 13, 2016
The honorees included 14 residents of Colusa, Glenn, Sutter, and Yuba counties, including Donna Critchfield and Terry Rivera of Colusa; Susan Barrett of Maxwell; Carolyn Denton, Jody Meza, and Christine Stifter of Orland; Marsha Krouse-Taylor of Sutter; Mary Lou Byer, Erin Cucchi, Anne Fletcher, Jennifer Jelavich, and Nicole Riley of Yuba City; Debbra Springsteen of Browns Valley; and Nancy Aaberg of Marysville.
Issues:
Women's Equality
October 13, 2016
The honorees from Woodland are Marilyn Hays, Lynnette Irlmeier, and Kristy Wright.
Issues:
Women's Equality
October 13, 2016
The honorees from Davis are Elly Fairclough, M.R.C. Greenwood, Betsy Marchand, Lea Rosenberg, Jean VanderGheynst, and Mariko Yamada.
Issues:
Women's Equality