Press Releases
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.
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Environment
August 26, 2015
Rep. Garamendi speaks at the Small Business Boost conference in Davis, 8/26/15 (click here for full-size image)
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Economy and Jobs
August 20, 2015
Rep. Garamendi (center-left) meets with local startup leaders
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Economy and Jobs
Housing
August 19, 2015
California is well on its way to meeting EPA's emission reduction goals
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Environment
August 3, 2015
“In Lake County and across the state, we are seeing the dangerous effects of our extreme drought. Our emergency responders are doing the best they can to manage the wildfires and save homes and businesses,” Garamendi said.
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Environment
July 23, 2015
Misguided bill would defund law enforcement and reduce trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
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Immigration
July 20, 2015
Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, CA), a Member of the House Armed Services Committee, today met with the Travis Regional Armed Forces Committee, a community consortium that strives to build bridges between Travis Air Force Base, the local community, and civic leaders.
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Military and Veterans
July 16, 2015
Bill would Ship Water South-of-the-Delta, Harming Jobs and Environment
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Ending Gun Violence
July 15, 2015
The government that functions best is the government that prepares for the future. The GROW AMERICA Act makes a solid investment in our future transportation needs, acknowledging the reality that we are not putting enough resources behind the infrastructure that drives all aspects of our economy, from commuting to work to transporting goods.