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June 24, 2013
"In just one week, hard working students at UC Davis, Solano Community College, Yuba College, and schools across the country will be kicked down a rung unless Congress acts to prevent Stafford Student Loan Rates from doubling. For that reason, I have called for legislation freezing the current rate to be brought to the floor. Congress should not adjourn until we stop this senseless rate hike."
June 20, 2013
Also, this summer, 1,433,787 Californians will receive $65,659,905 in rebates from insurance companies, averaging $71 per family, thanks to health reform.
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
Healthcare
Social Justice
June 20, 2013
"We need a new Farm Bill. While today’s vote was a step back in that process, I will continue to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to produce a Farm Bill that would strengthen our agricultural economy, combat hunger, and be signed into law"
June 19, 2013
The current peripheral tunnel proposal could devastate the Sacramento Delta region without adding a single drop to our state’s water supply. We must change course. I have outlined an alternative approach.
June 19, 2013
“If Congress fails to stop the Stafford loan rate from doubling by July 1st, it will take money out of the pockets of working families and students, including 11,000 students at UC Davis."
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
Education
Social Justice
June 14, 2013
The NDAA includes an amendment authored by Garamendi that recognizes the crucial role of the U.S. Merchant Marine in our national security.
Issues:
Military and Veterans
June 14, 2013
Garamendi, a Member of the House Armed Services Committee, today voted for the FY 2014 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), because it supports men and women who work to defend our nation, and because it was improved during the amendments process.
June 12, 2013
The Congressman spoke on the House floor to highlight a program created by EDF Renewable Energy at Rio Vista High School for job training in the wind energy, solar power, and hydrogen fuel cells industry.
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
Education
Environment
Housing
June 6, 2013
The Congressman voted against the NDAA because it wastes billions of dollars on programs that are not keeping America safe. However, he has been engaged throughout this process to help shape the best possible piece of legislation.
June 5, 2013
This bill makes a good but incomplete effort to reduce the VA claims backlog, and it invests in important military construction projects, including the new Distributed Common Ground Station Operations Facility at Beale Air Force Base.