Press Releases
December 7, 2016
Legislation would improve American national security by requiring a percentage of exports of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and crude oil to travel on US-flagged vessels
Issues:
Housing
November 30, 2016
Congressman John Garamendi is happy to announce that the National Center for Sustainable Transportation (NCST), headquartered at UC Davis, received a substantial grant to continue its research into environmentally-friendly transportation solutions today.
November 30, 2016
National Defense Authorization Conference Report will stop clawbacks and allow those who have already paid bonuses back to obtain reimbursement
Issues:
Military and Veterans
November 17, 2016
“Make It In America” Advocates, Reps. Garamendi, Lipinski and Matsui, Applaud Withdrawal of Request for Waiver from Buy America Requirements
November 17, 2016
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
November 16, 2016
New legislation would increase accountability and transparency for the “Buy American” provisions of the National School Lunch Act
Issues:
Agriculture
Economy and Jobs
Housing
November 3, 2016
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
October 27, 2016
Congressman Garamendi Hosts His Manufacturing Advisory Committee at Altec for a Conversation on Training and Expanding the Local Workforce
Issues:
Housing
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 an emergency amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act to force the Pentagon to take this step.
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