Press Releases
September 6, 2012
“The Sacramento region is at grave risk of a flood,” said Congressman John Garamendi. “We can pay now to prevent a disaster from occurring or we can pay substantially more once the destruction has come to our homes and businesses.”
August 31, 2012
Nearly a million Californians will vote by mail this election and they must not be disenfranchised because of post office delays. For this reason, I am glad the Post Office will suspend closures and prevent a disruption to our democracy.
Issues:Social Justice
August 24, 2012
Garamendi participates in Stand Down for homeless veterans, convenes veterans advisory committee, and works on job opportunities for veterans.
August 9, 2012
"Placing the KC-46A at Travis would save the Pentagon money and more closely unite related Air Force priorities. Travis Air Force Base, the 'Gateway to the Pacific,' has the proven ability to support multiple missions," Congressman Garamendi said. "Basing the KC-46A mission at Travis makes sense for the Air Force, and would be a great boon for Solano County's economy."
August 6, 2012
"My thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this heart wrenching attack and their grieving family members. The attack in Wisconsin against the Sikh community was terrorism on American soil, and I strongly condemn it."
Issues:Social Justice
August 3, 2012
"This bill gives more teeth to USERRA and SCRA, which ultimately provides veterans with additional essential protections they so justly deserve, and have earned, often on the battlefield," said the American Legion's National Commander Fang A. Wong.
August 1, 2012
"Instead of asking more from middle class families, who are struggling to make ends meet, we need everyone to pay their fair share," said Congressman Garamendi. "I call on my colleagues to join us to create a level playing field, where everyone who plays by the rules can live out their dreams."
August 1, 2012
"As a father to five daughters, I want every woman in America to have access to the best, most affordable health coverage possible. For too long, women have borne the brunt of health care costs in America," Congressman Garamendi said. "The Affordable Care Act is putting women and their doctors back in charge of their healthcare and reducing the ways insurance companies can gouge their customers."
Issues:HealthcareSocial Justice
July 26, 2012
"Our tax money should go toward U.S. manufacturing, employing American workers. When we Make It In America, Americans can make it once again."
July 25, 2012
"Today I flew back to California to make it clear to state and federal lawmakers where I stand: the 9,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) conveyance facility being proposed could wreak havoc on the Delta and the jobs it sustains and put existing water rights in the Delta and Northern California at risk," said Congressman John Garamendi. "It is possible for California to solve its water problems, but the Delta and Northern California counties must be at the table, and it will take a comprehensive, multifaceted approach, not just a piece of plumbing in the Delta. We must address the needs of all Californians by prioritizing storage, conservation, recycling, levee improvements, and habitat restoration. A BDCP without these elements is incomplete at best."