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November 17, 2016
Congressman John Garamendi has introduced the "American Food for American Schools" Act in an effort to bring more more accountability and transparency to the "Buy American" provisions of the National School Lunch Act.
Issues:
Agriculture
Economy and Jobs
November 16, 2016
New legislation would increase accountability and transparency for the “Buy American” provisions of the National School Lunch Act
Issues:
Agriculture
Economy and Jobs
Housing
November 3, 2016
Today, Congressman John Garamendi, a Member of the House Armed Services Committee, convened his Veterans’ Advisory Committee for a wide-ranging conversation on issues that impact veterans.
Issues:
Military and Veterans
October 27, 2016
Congressman Garamendi Hosts His Manufacturing Advisory Committee at Altec for a Conversation on Training and Expanding the Local Workforce
Issues:
Housing
October 27, 2016
FAIRFIELD — Defense Secretary Ash Carter's order to stop the Pentagon from reclaiming re-enlistment bosses to serve in Iraq and Afghanistan got support Wednesday from Rep. John Garamendi.
Issues:
Military and Veterans
October 26, 2016
DAVIS, CA – Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, Yuba City, Davis, CA), a Member of the House Armed Services Committee, today said he appreciates the announcement made by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter that the Department of Defense will halt the recoupment of bonus payments made to National Guard Veterans, calling it “a step in the right direction.” Garamendi had proposed an emergency amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act to force the Pentagon to take this step.
Issues:
Military and Veterans
October 26, 2016
The California National Guard says it welcomes attention to the predicament of nearly 10,000 soldiers ordered to repay enlistment bonuses a decade after signing up to serve in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Issues:
Military and Veterans
October 25, 2016
Congressman Garamendi Honored for Leadership Protecting Sacred Native American Sites at 40th Anniversary Gala for Native American Heritage Commission.
Issues:
Environment
October 24, 2016
Department of Defense is attempting to reclaim bonuses that recruiters paid out in error
Issues:
Military and Veterans
October 21, 2016
Congressman Garamendi spoke to classes about his duties and responsibilities as a Congressman and touched on Congress's role in helping students with mental illness, regionalized vocational training, college affordability and more.