117th Congress
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, the House Committee on Foreign Affairs marked up and passed Congressman John Garamendi's (D-CA) bipartisan "Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2021" (H.R.1456). A committee markup is the final step before a bill may be considered by the full U.S. House of Representatives.
Every year I have the honor of nominating young men and women to attend our nation's service academies. The United States Service Academies offer a unique and prestigious educational opportunity for young men and women looking to serve our country. Accepted students will receive a 4-year university education, room and board, medical and dental coverage, and a monthly stipend in exchange for a 5-year military service commitment as a commissioned officer.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA), Chair of the Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, voted to pass the FY 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The annual legislation provides the legal authority for all aspects of the United States military, including all personnel, installations, and equipment used in our national defense.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) voted to protect the sacred right to vote with H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) voted to pass the "Built Back Better Act" budget resolution that will create new jobs, cut taxes for the middle class, and lower costs for consumer goods. It's all supported by simply requiring the wealthiest Americans and large corporations to pay their fair share in taxes. The legislation passed the U.S.
DAVIS, CA—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) welcomed Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA)—Chairman of the House Rules Committee—to his Congressional District for discussions on local initiatives to combat hunger and poverty in America.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA), Chair of the Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness who has served on the House Armed Services Committee since 2009, released the following statement on the situation in Afghanistan:
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressmen John Garamendi (D-CA) and Dusty Johnson (R-SD) introduced the "Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021." This bipartisan legislation is the first major update of federal regulations for the global ocean shipping industry since 1998. The legislation would support American exports by establishing reciprocal trade opportunities to help reduce the United States' longstanding trade imbalance with China and other countries.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA03), a former Deputy Secretary of the Interior during the Clinton Administration, released a discussion draft of the "Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument Expansion Act" for public review and comment. This draft legislation would expand the National Monument to include a federally owned land parcel known as the "Walker Ridge" tract. This ridgeline in Lake County has cultural significance to Native Americans and is home to bald eagles and rare wildflowers.