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Garamendi Announces Winners of 2026 Congressional High School Art Competition

May 6, 2026

VALLEJO, CA—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) announced the winners of this year’s Congressional High School Art Competition at a ceremony in Vallejo.

You can find images of winning art from the event HERE

Issues: Education

Rep. Garamendi, Castro, and 29 Colleagues Demand End to Ambiguity in Israel’s Nuclear Capabilities

May 6, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, joined Rep. Joaquin Castro and 29 House Democrats in demanding the U.S. Department of State hold Israel to the same standard as other countries and provide transparency on Israel's nuclear capabilities, ending decades-long ambiguity. This request, amid the ongoing Iran War, would fulfill Congress’ constitutional responsibility to be fully informed about the nuclear balance in the Middle East and pave the way for coherent nonproliferation policy.

Issues: Foreign Policy

Reps. Garamendi and Thompson Introduce Bill Protecting Critical Infrastructure, Joined by MTC

May 5, 2026

Press Release

VALLEJO, CA – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) and Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced the introduction of the ADAPT Assets Act (H.R.8653). The bill accelerates projects that protect vital infrastructure from natural disasters across the country, such as the much-needed flood protection on Highway 37.

Issues: Economy and Jobs Transportation and Infrastructure

ICYMI: Rep. Garamendi, Sen. Kelly Pen Fox News Op-Ed Warning of American Maritime Decline, Urge Passage of the SHIPS for America Act

April 30, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08) Arizona Senator and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy alum Mark Kelly (D-AZ) published an op-ed in Fox News highlighting the momentum to rebuild the U.S.

Issues: Economy and Jobs Military and Veterans Transportation and Infrastructure

Rep. Garamendi Statement on Additional ICE Funding

April 30, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) released the following statement after voting NO on the House passed a $140 billion budget increase for Immigration and Customs and Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP):

Issues: Immigration

Rep. Garamendi Votes NO on FISA Section 702 Extension

April 29, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) released the following statement after voting NO on a five-year extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA):

Issues: Foreign Policy Military and Veterans

Reps. Garamendi, Thompson, Sen. Schiff Secure $9M for Peach Farmers

April 29, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08), Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA-04), Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Congressman David Valadao (R-CA-22) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted their request for aid and will make up to $9 million available to fund a clingstone peach tree removal program for California farmers. Following the closure of Del Monte processing facility in Modesto, countless peach growers in the region are facing widespread contract cancellations, no market for their crop, and lack a viable path to mitigate their losses. This assistance from USDA will support affected growers in pulling trees and transitioning to new crops.

Issues: Agriculture

Garamendi Introduces War Powers Resolution to Stop Trump’s Illegal Iran War

April 28, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee, released the following statement after introducing a War Powers Resolution to end Trump’s illegal war of choice in Iran:

“President Trump’s unilateral and unauthorized decision to plunge the United States into his war of choice with Iran must be stopped. That is why I’m proud to introduce a War Powers Resolution to end Trump’s illegal war in Iran.

Issues: Military and Veterans

Reps Garamendi, Brownley, & Sens Schiff, Padilla Announce +$22M for Ports of Richmond and Hueneme Upgrades

April 28, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative John Garamendi (CA-08) joined U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-CA), along with Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26), to announce more than $22 million in federal funding through the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) for the Port of Richmond in Contra Costa County and the Port of Hueneme in Ventura County.

Issues: Transportation and Infrastructure

Rep. Garamendi Joins Rep. Chuy García in Demanding Investigation into the Killing of American Citizen Khamis Ayyad

April 27, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) joined Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), along with 22 Members, in sending a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche urging the U.S. government to conduct a thorough, credible, and independent investigation into the killing of Khamis Ayyad, a U.S. citizen who was killed during Israeli settler raids in the West Bank last summer.

Issues: Foreign Policy

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