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Rep. Garamendi Secures Over $6.5 Million in Community Project Funding for Solano & Contra Costa Counties

January 13, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C — Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08), senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced the inclusion of $6,596,000 in new investments that he secured for California's Eighth Congressional District in the House Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act (H.R. 6938). This funding ensures continued federal investments in important infrastructure and public safety initiatives throughout Solano & Contra Costa Counties.

Issues: Environment Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Transportation and Infrastructure

Rep. Garamendi Joins Omar, Jayapal, Raskin, Thompson & 155 Lawmakers in Demanding Accountability Following the Death of Minneapolis Woman by ICE Agents

January 12, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08) joined Reps. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Jamie Raskin (D-MD), and Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) in demanding transparency and accountability from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Todd Lyons following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Issues: Immigration Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform

Rep. Garamendi Statement on Rep. Hoyer’s Retirement Announcement

January 8, 2026

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08), issued the following statement after Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD- 5), former House Majority Leader, announced he won’t be running for re-election:

Garamendi Joins Padilla, Schiff, Full California Congressional Delegation for Federal Disaster Funding One Year After LA Fires

January 8, 2026

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WASHINGTON, DC – On the one-year anniversary of the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires, Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08) joins U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.), the Chairs of the Republican and Democratic Congressional Delegations Representatives Ken Calvert (R-Calif.-41) and Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.-18), and the entire bipartisan California Congressional delegation in urging President Trump to provide overdue federal disaster relief funding and resources to help Los Angeles County communities rebuild and recover.

Issues: Environment

Garamendi Condemns Trump Admin’s Withholding of $160 Million in Highway Safety Funding for California

January 7, 2026

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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement after President Donald Trump and Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the administration is withholding $160 million in life-saving funding for highway safety and law enforcement training in California:

Issues: Transportation and Infrastructure

Rep. Garamendi Statement on ICE Shooting U.S. Citizen in Minnesota

January 7, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee, issued the following statement after a U.S. citizen was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minnesota:

Issues: Ending Gun Violence Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Social Justice

Rep. Garamendi Leads Bay Area Members in Demanding Answers Over Coast Guard Mare Island Contract

January 7, 2026

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VALLEJO, CA — Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness and a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee led a letter demanding that the Coast Guard explain why the administration chose to award a contract to a higher bidder rather than Mare Island Dry Dock.

Issues: Economy and Jobs Transportation and Infrastructure

Rep. Garamendi Statement on the Passing of Rep. Doug LaMalfa

January 6, 2026

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VALLEJO, CA — Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08), issued the following statement after the passing of Rep. Doug LaMalfa

Reps. Garamendi Statement on Trump’s Illegal Military Operations in Venezuela

January 3, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee and Ranking Member of the Readiness Subcommittee, released the following statement in response to the U.S. military strikes in Venezuela and their seizure of President Nicolás Maduro.

“Last night, in direct violation of the United States Constitution, President Trump illegally attacked Venezuela’s capital and seized Nicolás Maduro.

Issues: Military and Veterans

Reps. Garamendi and Maloy Introduce the Bipartisan Geothermal Tax Parity Act of 2025

December 18, 2025

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives John Garamendi (D-CA-08) and Celeste Maloy (R-UT-02) introduced the bipartisan Geothermal Tax Parity Act of 2025, to promote geothermal projects, one of America’s cheapest and most reliable energy sources, by extending long-standing oil and gas tax provisions to geothermal projects. The bill supports a rapidly growing American energy industry delivering reliable, around-the-clock power. The legislation is co-led by Blake Moore (R-UT-01), Steven Horsford (D-NV-04), and Russ Fulcher (R-ID-01).

Issues: Environment

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