Legislative Work
My Legislation
One of the most important aspects of Congress is developing, making, and monitoring laws. New laws are created every week. as a new Member of Congress, I am trying to be actively involved in sponsoring and drafting legislation about issues that are important to you. Please contact my offices to share your thoughts on current legislation that may affect you, your family, and your community.
My Voting Record
| Date | RC# | Bill | Vote |
| 12-1 | 595 | H RES 1724 | Yea |
| 12-1 | 594 | H RES 1217 | Aye |
| 12-1 | 593 | H J RES 101 | Yea |
| 12-1 | 592 | H RES 1430 | Aye |
| 12-1 | 591 | H RES 1735 | Aye |
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Committees and Caucuses
The committees and caucuses that I’m serving on.
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was an absolutely crucial piece of legislation that rescued our economy from complete collapse, generating up to 3.3 million jobs and laying the... more »
Appropriations Requests for Fiscal Year 2011
March 22, 2010As your Congressman, I have the opportunity to address the multitude of needs of the people of the 10th Congressional District through the annual appropriations process.At the request... more »
Issues
News and Press Releases organized by issue. more »
John's Calendar
Upcoming events in your area more »
Legislative Process
The chief function of Congress is the making of laws. The legislative process comprises a number of steps, and much information is available from this page concerning the legislation introduced... more »
Make It In America
Make it in AmericaCongressman John Garamendi introduced a package of four bills to bring back good manufacturing jobs in America. The package closes corporate tax loopholes that reward the off-shoring... more »
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area
The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Proposed National Heritage Area:Local Leaders Working Together to Preserve the Delta's Rich Culture, History, and Economy "For 33 years my family has lived in the Delta. We love its... more »
Water Resources Development Act 2010
January 27, 2010As your Congressman, the best opportunity to address flood control, navigation improvements, and watershed and aquatic ecosystem restoration in the 10th Congressional District, is through the Water Resources... more »
West Coast Ocean Protection Act
Updated June 3, 2010What does the West Coast Ocean Protection Act do?The West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2010, H.R. 5213, will permanently prohibit offshore drilling on the Outer Continental... more »