Social Justice
I believe America’s international strength and respect lies in its diversity and commitment to social justice. This is especially true in California, home to the most diverse population in America. All Americans, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or disability, deserve equal treatment under the law. When considering legislation, I always remember the immortal words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice."
—Congressman John Garamendi
Social Justice Fact Sheets
- The DISCLOSE Act: Questions and Answers (Word Document)
Social Justice
- September 22, 2010
Major Insurance Companies Prefer Making a Killing over Protecting Kids, Garamendi Says - September 11, 2010
Congressman Garamendi’s Statement on the 9th Anniversary of the 9/11/01 Terrorist Attacks - August 26, 2010
Congressman Garamendi Celebrates 90th Anniversary of 19th Amendment, Women’s Voting Rights - August 12, 2010
At His Senior Resources Fair in Antioch, Congressman Garamendi Celebrates 75th Birthday of Social Security and More Recent Accomplishments for Seniors - August 11, 2010
80,000 California Seniors Receiving $250 Prescription Drug Rebate Checks Thanks to Health Care Reform, Garamendi Says - August 10, 2010
Congressman Garamendi Votes to Keep 16,500 Teachers in California Classrooms, Preserves $2 Billion in Funding for MediCal - August 04, 2010
Congressman Garamendi on Prop 8 Ruling: "California is a Freer, More Just Place Today" - July 30, 2010
Congressman Garamendi Vote Further Assists Travis AFB, Creates New Jobs by Investing in Housing & Transportation - July 22, 2010
Congressman Garamendi Joins President Obama, Vice President Biden, and Congressional Leaders at Wall Street Reform Signing Ceremony - July 07, 2010
Congressman Garamendi, Family at Risk of Foreclosure, Highlight Homeowner Assistance in Wall Street Reform Bill - July 01, 2010
Congressman Garamendi and House Democrats Vote to Extend Benefits for People Out of Work, House Republicans Vote to Send Unemployed into Destitution and Desperation - June 19, 2010
Congressman Garamendi’s Statement on Juneteenth - June 10, 2010
"Donut Hole" Checks Are in the Mail; Under Health Reform Law, About 4 Million Seniors To Receive $250 Checks Over Next Several Months - May 28, 2010
Congressman Garamendi Votes for Defense Authorization Bill, Includes Resources for Troops and Repeal of DADT, Garamendi Amendments Bolster Travis AFB and National Labs in Livermore - April 15, 2010
Congressman Garamendi Fights for Important Transportation Projects at Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing - February 02, 2010
Congressman Garamendi Calls for an End to Don’t Ask Don’t Tell - January 08, 2010
Congressman Garamendi Says there’s nothing 'Free' About Oppressive Labor Conditions at Fair Trade Event