Press Releases
September 28, 2015
If enacted, this law could lead to premature approval and construction of projects with disastrous environmental consequences, such as the Twin Tunnels project that would drain vital resources from the Sacramento Delta.
Issues:
Environment
Ending Gun Violence
September 25, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, CA) issued the following statement on Speaker Boehner’s announcement that he will be resigning from Congress:
“Speaker Boehner’s resignation is a significant loss for the House of Representatives and for America. For five years, he has had a difficult task leading a fractured Republican caucus.
September 23, 2015
At the 2nd annual Women of the Year Awards, held at Woodland Community College, 35 incredible 3rd District women were honored for their contributions to their communities.
Issues:
Social Justice
September 16, 2015
In letter, Rep. Garamendi urges adoption of beneficial maritime asset model currently used for exports of North Slope Alaskan crude
September 16, 2015
Agreement, negotiated in secret, lacks financial and environmental accountability
Issues:
Ending Gun Violence
September 16, 2015
Yesterday, Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, CA) met with three of his advisory committees that help him identify the needs of the 3rd District. He also held an open house at his Davis District Office for community members who wished to speak with the Congressman and his staff about a federal issue or to learn about services available to help them.
Issues:
Agriculture
Housing
Military and Veterans
September 9, 2015
“The verifications in this treaty are built upon the fact that we don’t trust Iran," Garamendi said.
Issues:
Foreign Policy
Military and Veterans
September 8, 2015
Limited number of tickets available to residents of California's 3rd Congressional District
Issues:
Environment
Foreign Policy
Social Justice
September 3, 2015
"My top priority is what we all want: an Iran which never obtains a nuclear weapon. I believe that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is the best available option to achieve this goal. The JCPOA puts restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program. It blocks every pathway Iran could take to develop a nuclear weapon. Iran must also reduce the amount of enriched uranium it keeps on hand to less than that required for even a single nuclear weapon."
Issues:
Foreign Policy
August 28, 2015
The bill would make it a federal offense, punishable by up to a year in prison or fines, to fly a commercial or private drone over an airport or active wildfire. The legislation is in direct response to several incidents in California where private drones observing wildfires forced firefighting agencies to postpone air response out of fear of collision.
Issues:
Environment