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May 22, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, secured critical wins for California in the Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development for America's 250th Act (BUILD America 250 Act) (H.R.8870). This five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill will invest in America's roads, bridges, transit, rail transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs.

May 14, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC — Representative John Garamendi (CA-08) joined Rep. Sam Liccardo’s (CA-16) effort in leading a coalition of Bay Area Members of Congress, including Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11), Reps. Jared Huffman (CA-02), Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Mike Thompson (CA-04), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) in urging the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to prioritize and strengthen federal funding for active transportation infrastructure for walking and cycling.


May 13, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) joined Congressman Seth Magaziner (RI-02) in leading 54 of their colleagues in demanding answers from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the Department of Defense’s halt of its review process for wind energy projects, which has led to an effective halt on all wind development.  

Issues: Environment

May 13, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee, released the following statement after the Congressional Budget Office’s new $1.2 Trillion price tag for Trump’s Golden Dome:


May 13, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and the Department of Defense (DoD) revealed that the Pentagon’s financial support for the Trump administration’s cruel immigration agenda is far higher than initially reported by DoD.
Issues: Immigration

May 13, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08), Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) and Congressman Chuy Garcia (D-IL-04) led a coalition of 30+ Members of Congress in urging the Chair and Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to make a strong federal investments in public transportation in the upcoming Surface Transportation Reauthorization process.  


May 8, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) joined Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL), Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), and Rep. John Mannion (D-NY), in introducing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to repeal the Department of Education’s finalized rule that caps federal student loans and overhauls the student loan system.
Issues: Education

May 8, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) and five Bay Area lawmakers urged the Trump administration to release millions of dollars of Congressionally approved funds for the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex, which have been subject to bureaucratic delay at the U.S. Department of Interior. 
Issues: Environment

May 7, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) joined Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) and 32 California U.S. Representatives in expressing support for California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s review of the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance. The California lawmakers thanked the Attorney General for his commitment to conduct a “full and robust review” of the deal, expressed concern that the merger could harm California workers and consumers, and urged him to closely analyze its potential effects.

May 6, 2026

VALLEJO, CA – Today, Congressman Garamendi honored four students from the 8th Congressional District whom he nominated and have been accepted into one of the nation's military service academies including the Army’s West Point, the Merchant Mariner Academy, the Air Force Academy, and the Naval Academy.

You can find photos from the event HERE 

Issues: Education