Press Releases

Congressional High School Art Competition Winners Honored at Pence Art Gallery Reception

May 24, 2016

Last Friday, Congressman John Garamendi was proud to announce the winners of this year’s Congressional High School Art Competition in the 3rd District at the Pence Gallery in Davis. His office received a record 92 pieces this year.

Issues: Education

Congressman John Garamendi Introduces Comprehensive Bill to Address California Drought and Water Infrastructure

May 17, 2016

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Legislation is a companion to a bill recently introduced by California Senator Dianne Feinstein

Issues: Ending Gun Violence

Congressman Garamendi Unveils Student Loan Refinancing Bill on UC Davis Campus

May 3, 2016

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The Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculating Act would save millions of students and parents thousands of dollars as they prepare for the future.

Issues: Economy and Jobs Education Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform

HASC Member John Garamendi’s Statement on National Defense Authorization Act Committee Markup

April 28, 2016

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Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, Davis, Yuba City), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2017 out of Committee and move it to the House Floor. This annual bill sets policy for the Department of Defense and provides the authority and direction for the United States military. The House Armed Services Committee adopted the bill by a 60-2 vote.

Issues: Military and Veterans

Congressman Garamendi’s Maritime Advisory Committee Meets at Cal Maritime Economy for Wide-Ranging Conversation

April 25, 2016

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VALLEJO, CA - Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, Davis, Yuba City, CA), the Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, convened his Maritime Advisory Committee at the California Maritime Academy in Vallejo. More than 50 people participated in the discussion, representing state and federal agencies, maritime businesses, and labor unions.

Issues: Housing Transportation and Infrastructure

Delta Area Representatives Release Statement on News that Office of Inspector General will Review Funding for California WaterFix

April 14, 2016

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Washington, DC – Representatives Mike Thompson (CA-05), Jared Huffman (CA-02), Jerry McNerney (CA-09), Doris Matsui (CA-06), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) and John Garamendi (CA-03) released the following statement today in response to the news that the Office of Inspector General (OIG) within the Department of the Interior will conduct a review of the Delta Habitat Conservation and Conveyance Program, also known as California WaterFix.

Issues: Ending Gun Violence

Congressman Garamendi’s Statement on the Terrorist Attack in Brussels

March 24, 2016

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FAIRFIELD, CA - Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, Davis, Yuba City, CA) issued the following statement in response to this week’s terrorist bombing in Brussels, Belgium:

Issues: Military and Veterans

Congressman Garamendi Hosts Community Discussion on Women in the STEM Workforce

March 18, 2016

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Congressman John Garamendi’s (D-Fairfield, Davis, Yuba City, CA) women’s advisory committee, the Women’s Initiative Network (WIN), today hosted a community conversation on helping women enter advanced careers in Science, Technology, Mathematics, and Engineering (STEM) and overcome workplace discrimination.

Issues: Education

Congressman Garamendi’s Statement on President Obama’s Nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court

March 16, 2016

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“The American people deserve to learn more about Judge Garland through confirmation hearings, but Senate leadership has refused to act. The Constitution is clear: The President has the responsibility to nominate a candidate, and the Senate has the responsibility to schedule a hearing and a vote, regardless of when the next election is.”

Issues: Social Justice

Congressman Garamendi Delivers Speech on House Floor on the Epidemic of Bullying

March 3, 2016

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“Today, I rise to shed light on the epidemic of bullying in our schools, and the harmful effects it has on our nation’s children. Bullying is the reason that 160,000 American children do not go to school each day because they cannot endure another day of verbal and physical attacks from their peers. All too often horrific shootings on our school campuses are done by students who have been bullied."