Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – In their ongoing work to improve access to safe and reliable water, Congressmen Jim Costa (D-CA-16), Jeff Denham (R-CA-10), John Garamendi (D-CA-3), and Tom McClintock (R-CA-4) introduced H.R 5726, the Non-Federal Reservoir Operations Improvement Act, in the House of Representatives today. If enacted, the bipartisan legislation would resolve a technicality that impedes structural and operational improvements of water reservoirs and prevents reservoirs from functioning as efficiently as possible.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, Davis, Yuba City, CA), a member of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, which is tasked with defending the United States against nuclear threats, released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's refusal to comply with the terms of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action to restrict Iran's nuclear program:
Davis, CA – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-Davis, Fairfield, Yuba City, CA), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, honored the achievements of ten students throughout the Third Congressional District who secured a nomination to a service academy. The candidates were selected by an independent panel of distinguished veterans and educators after an exhaustive interview and application process. The ceremony was hosted at the Veterans Memorial Theater in Davis.
Davis, CA – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-Davis, Fairfield, Yuba City, CA) hosted his annual Congressional High School Art Competition, featuring the works of 113 students throughout the 3rd Congressional District. The event, held at the Pence Gallery in Davis, celebrated the remarkable talents of young artists in our region and the teachers, parents, and mentors who encourage them. The 113 pieces submitted set a new record for Congressman Garamendi's district, making this year's contest the most competitive yet.
Walnut Grove, CA—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, Davis, Yuba City) issued the following statement in recognition of the 19th Anniversary of the Columbine Shooting and the National School Walkout:
Congressman John Garamendi's Legislation, H.R. 5326, the Maritime Technical Corrections Act of 2018, Passes Unanimously out of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, Davis, Yuba City, CA), Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, applauded the passage of H.R. 5326, the Maritime Technical Corrections Act, through the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The bill passed on a unanimous voice vote.
California's 3rd Congressional District—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D—Fairfield, Davis, Yuba City, CA) spent the day meeting with constituents in Lake and Colusa counties:
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, Davis, Yuba City, CA), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the House Armed Services Committee, voted to pass the Omnibus Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2018. The bill provides increased funding for key priorities for infrastructure, national defense, research, and gun safety.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, Davis, Yuba City, CA), who represents the majority of the lower Yuba River, submitted public comments to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the Yuba River Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study. The study, which was authorized by Congress, looked at various projects to improve the lower Yuba River ecosystem. In its draft report, the Army Corps of Engineers suggested various habitat restoration projects along the river corridor.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, Davis, Yuba City, CA), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to the indictments by Special Counsel Robert Mueller of over a dozen Russian entities for interference in American elections: