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Coast Guard Bill that Garamendi Co-Authored Passes House of Representatives

May 18, 2015 Press Release

America’s Coast Guard and Merchant Marine play an indispensible role in our national security and economic prosperity. This bipartisan legislation supports their work and I applaud its passage.

Issues:

Economy, Make it in America, Military and Veterans, Transportation and Infrastructure, Water

As Interest Rates Drop for New Student Loans, Garamendi Highlights Need for Refinancing Options

May 15, 2015 Press Release

“Americans working in good faith to repay their student loans deserve access to the same lower interest rates as current students. A college education should be an investment into the future, not a ball-and-chain from the past. It’s time for Congress to vote on the Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act."

Issues:

Economy, Education, Make it in America, Social Justice

Garamendi Statement on Tragic Amtrak Crash

May 14, 2015 Press Release

My heart goes out to every person impacted by the horrific train derailment in Philadelphia. We must learn from this tragedy, apply these lessons, and strengthen our nation’s transportation safety.

Issues:

Economy, Make it in America, Transportation and Infrastructure

Local Water Projects Clear House Following Garamendi’s Extensive Work

May 1, 2015 Press Release

Congressman Garamendi has been closely working on, these water projects, including desperately needed levee improvements.

Issues:

Agriculture, Economy, Environment, Transportation and Infrastructure, Water

Garamendi Votes Against Bill that would Escalate Modern Nuclear Arms Race and Make Shortsighted Cuts to Alternative Energy

May 1, 2015 Press Release

The bill includes $8.7 billion to maintain America’s nuclear weapons stockpile, $526 million more than FY 2015. Garamendi fears this increase in spending to support our already bloated nuclear weapons program, particularly in the context of delicate diplomacy with Iran and Russia, could trigger a chain reaction that would accelerate a modern nuclear arms race.

Issues:

Agriculture, Economy, Environment, Science and Technology, Transportation and Infrastructure, Water

Congressman Garamendi Responds to Governor Brown’s Revised BDCP Water Policy

April 30, 2015 Press Release

"The changes to the BDCP just confirm our fear that this project is not about restoring the environment,” Congressman Garamendi said.

Issues:

Agriculture, Economy, Environment, Transportation and Infrastructure, Water

Garamendi Warns of New Nuclear Arms Race during Defense Authorization Amendments Hearing

April 30, 2015 Press Release

Garamendi introduced a number of amendments to inform Congress about the costs and risks of our new nuclear arms race.

Issues:

Economy, Foreign Policy, Military and Veterans, Science and Technology

From Coast to Coast Garamendi Makes the Case for a Resurgent American Maritime Industry

April 27, 2015 Press Release

Addressing graduates at the California Maritime Academy and in Virginia at the annual "Salute to Congress" hosted by the International Propeller Club, Garamendi called for a law requiring that American natural gas and crude oil be exported on U.S. ships.

Issues:

Make it in America, Transportation and Infrastructure

Garamendi Introduces Bipartisan Coast Guard Authorization

April 23, 2015 Press Release

“This legislation strengthens the Coast Guard’s ability to protect our nation and safeguard maritime commerce. It does so by providing budget stability and funds to address the many unmet capital project needs of the Coast Guard.”

Issues:

Economy, Fiscal Responsibility, Foreign Policy, Make it in America, Military and Veterans, Science and Technology, Transportation and Infrastructure, Water

At Advancing Women’s Careers and Dreams Conference, Garamendi & Experts Discuss Status of Women in the Workplace in 2015

April 17, 2015 Press Release

The Congressman brought together experts and dozens of accomplished women in business, non-profits, and public service. He said, "In America today, women are taking their rightful place as equals at home, at work, and in the community, but as everyone in this room knows, we haven’t broken the glass ceiling yet."

Issues:

Economy, Education, Make it in America, Social Justice