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Why It's Too Soon to Write the Obit on the GOP Health Care Bill

June 28, 2017

Abigail Robertson

Senate GOP leadership announced there will be no vote on their version of the health care bill before the July 4th recess...But this is not the end of the road for the repeal and replace Obamacare legislation.

Issues: Healthcare

Two Amendments by Congressman Garamendi Accepted into FAA Reauthorization Legislation

June 27, 2017

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC –Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, Davis, Yuba City, CA), a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced today that two of his amendments were unanimously accepted into the so-called Aviation Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization Act.

Issues: Transportation and Infrastructure

Congressman Garamendi’s Statement on Release of Senate Bill to Repeal the Affordable Care Act

June 22, 2017

Press Release

President Trump admitted that the health care bill passed by the House a few weeks ago was mean. This current bill, written in secret by a handful of Republican Senators, is just as bad.

Issues: Economy and Jobs Healthcare Social Justice

Defense bill would limit implementation of nuclear arms treaty with Russia

June 22, 2017

In The News

Rebecca Kheel

The Hill

The annual defense policy bill would limit the implementation of an arms treaty with Russia after Democrats failed to remove the provision in a subcommittee markup Thursday.

Issues: Foreign Policy Military and Veterans

Coastal panel spawned by 1930s oil scandal is now a player in California governor's race

June 22, 2017

In The News

Michael Finnegan

Los Angeles Times

It oversees 4 million acres of land beneath California waters: the state's entire Pacific coast and its lakes, rivers and inlets, along with the harbors of San Diego, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Oakland and San Francisco.Shipping, fishing, oil and gas wells, waterfront real estate development — it all falls under the State Lands Commission.

Issues: Environment

Congressman Garamendi and 22 Armed Services Democrats Introduce Bill to Boost Unity and Deterrence Against Russian Aggression

June 22, 2017

Press Release

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA), House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA), and 21 other original co-sponsors introduced the Fostering Unity Against Russian Aggression Act of 2017.

Issues: Foreign Policy Military and Veterans

Members introduce bill to grow advanced manufacturing workforce

June 10, 2017

In The News

Staff Reports

Lake County News

WASHINGTON, DC – On Thursday, Rep. John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, Davis, Yuba City) joined Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) in introducing the Job Opportunities between Our Shores (JOBS) Act, a bill to promote advanced manufacturing in California and throughout the United States and give dislocated workers the training and skills they need to find new jobs in growing industries.

Issues: Economy and Jobs

Local gun owners weigh in on ‘bump stocks’

June 10, 2017

In The News

Joshua Gutierrez

Marysville Appeal-Democrat

The national debate over gun control, reignited in the wake of Sunday's Las Vegas shooting that left 59 people dead, has specifically narrowed in on an accessory meant to increase the rate of fire on semi-automatic rifles.

Issues: Social Justice

Congressman Garamendi’s Statement on former FBI Director James Comey’s Testimony to the Senate Intelligence Committee

June 8, 2017

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC –Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, CA), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to former FBI Director James Comey’s sworn testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee:

Issues: Foreign Policy Social Justice

Travis KC-46 tanker deployment pushes to 2023

June 7, 2017

In The News

Staff reports

Fairfield Daily Republic

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE — The Air Force has decided to deploy the first 24 of its new fleet of refueling tankers in New Jersey before sending the rest to Travis Air Force Base.

Issues: Military and Veterans

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