Press Releases
September 19, 2013
The bill would eliminate food assistance for one in five veterans and hundreds of thousands of seniors, disabled people, and low-income working Americans. At a time when so many Americans are struggling to get by, these draconian cuts would plunge even more people into extreme poverty.
September 19, 2013
Today ARPA-E announced a new $1.5 million grant for UC Davis for advanced energy research.
September 18, 2013
“As the ‘Gateway to the Pacific,’ Travis Air Force Base plays a vital role as our national defense posture is repositioned toward the Asia-Pacific region. I will continue to work with our Northern California partners to make sure that Team Travis has the resources needed to carry out its most important Air Mobility mission.”
August 31, 2013
Garamendi today commended President Barack Obama for seeking Congressional authorization before engaging in military action in Syria.
Issues:
Foreign Policy
Military and Veterans
August 30, 2013
Before we send the brave men and women of our military into harm’s way again, Congress must act on its constitutionally-required authority to debate the merits of this war and render a decision with a formal declaration of war vote.
August 28, 2013
Garamendi and Jones give a bipartisan call for the President to "obtain Congressional authorization before ordering the use of military force in Syria."
Issues:
Foreign Policy
Military and Veterans
August 27, 2013
The fight to realize Dr. King’s dream, of freedom and justice, continues.
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
Education
Social Justice
August 22, 2013
Unlike the disastrous BDCP, which doesn’t create a drop of new water, Garamendi presented a plan that actually creates more water for the entire state.
August 7, 2013
“What a great day for Sutter and Butte counties! I’m glad the leaders of this community were able to come together in a unified voice to help keep our constituents safe from a preventable disaster,” Representative Garamendi said.
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
Social Justice
August 5, 2013
"On the one-year anniversary of the horrific terror attack at the Oak Creek Sikh Temple, we owe it to the victims to be more proactive in stopping future attacks. We know that senseless hate crimes are occurring, but we need better data on the scope of the problem. By accurately tracking hate crimes against American Sikhs and other at-risk communities, we’ll be able to better devote the resources and community intervention required to stamp out hate."
Issues:
Social Justice