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August 31, 2015
Congressman John Garamendi, D-Solano, the former deputy secretary of the U.S. Interior Department and a current member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, has introduced legislation that would restrict private drones within two miles of a wildfire or airport.
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Environment
August 28, 2015
The bill would make it a federal offense, punishable by up to a year in prison or fines, to fly a commercial or private drone over an airport or active wildfire. The legislation is in direct response to several incidents in California where private drones observing wildfires forced firefighting agencies to postpone air response out of fear of collision.
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Environment
August 26, 2015
Rep. Garamendi speaks at the Small Business Boost conference in Davis, 8/26/15 (click here for full-size image)
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Economy and Jobs
August 20, 2015
Rep. Garamendi (center-left) meets with local startup leaders
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Economy and Jobs
Housing
August 19, 2015
California is well on its way to meeting EPA's emission reduction goals
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Environment
August 10, 2015
Visitors to the 2016 Smithsonian Folklife Festival will explore the Basque Country's unique language and distinct cultural heritage.
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Education
August 4, 2015
U.S. Rep. John Garamendi (D-Fairfield) pledged to amplify his ongoing work in securing more reliable funding for wildfire management as firefighters continue to battle the raging Rocky Fire and more than 20 other large blazes in California.
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Environment
August 3, 2015
“In Lake County and across the state, we are seeing the dangerous effects of our extreme drought. Our emergency responders are doing the best they can to manage the wildfires and save homes and businesses,” Garamendi said.
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Environment
July 23, 2015
Misguided bill would defund law enforcement and reduce trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
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Immigration