Press Releases
Dec 4, 2014
Armed Services Committee Member Garamendi Votes for National Defense Authorization Act
Issues: Military and Veterans
“Throughout the committee process, I’ve worked to ensure that the NDAA treats our servicemembers and veterans with the respect they deserve. I’ve also done everything I can to preserve the vital Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and Air Mobility missions at Beale and Travis Air Force Bases, missions that will only grow in importance as we continue to adapt to 21st century threats."
Dec 3, 2014
Northern California Delegation Statement on Flawed, Discriminatory House Republican Water Bill
"With just a few days left in the legislative session, the House plans to pass yet another divisive, dishonest, and potentially devastating California water bill without any public input or legislative oversight," the Members wrote.
Dec 3, 2014
Ranking Member Garamendi Helps Guide Bipartisan Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation Bill through House of Representatives
Issues: Economy, Fiscal Responsibility, Foreign Policy, Make it in America, Military and Veterans, Transportation and Infrastructure, Water
This bipartisan legislation promotes a resurgence of our Coast Guard and maritime industries. The new policy direction, funding, and benefits will support the hardworking men and women who work in the field.
Nov 20, 2014
Northern California Representatives' Statement on Senator Feinstein Pulling Deeply-Flawed Water Bill
"We are pleased Senator Feinstein will not be pursuing passage of the water legislation secretly negotiated by her and House Republicans. This legislation would have eviscerated environmental laws protecting fisheries, California watersheds, local water supplies, and tribal and local economies in order to benefit a few powerful Delta water exporters."
Nov 18, 2014
Former UC Regent Congressman Garamendi Opposes Proposed Student Fee Hike
He expressed his strong opposition to a proposal to increase University of California tuition five percent annually for five years, saying, "When we price students out of an education, we rob them of an opportunity to reach their full potential."
Nov 13, 2014
At Armed Services Committee Hearing on War Against ISIL, Garamendi Asks for Legal Justification, Urges Authorization Vote
“I cannot in good conscience vote to fund an unauthorized war. With a sufficiently narrowly tailored mission, there are Authorizations for Use of Military Force against ISIL that I could support, but that’s not what we’re debating today.”
Nov 13, 2014
Congressman Garamendi Pleased to See Groundbreaking Climate Change Accord between U.S. & China
Issues: Economy, Education, Environment, Foreign Policy, Make it in America, Science and Technology, Social Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure, Water
“Today’s announcement of a climate change accord between the United States and China, the world’s two largest greenhouse gas emitters, is an important but incomplete step forward. We need decisive action from our lawmakers to seriously address the climate crisis”
Nov 10, 2014
Congressman Garamendi’s Transportation and Infrastructure Legacy
Issues: Economy, Environment, Fiscal Responsibility, Make it in America, Transportation and Infrastructure, Water
Last week, Congressman John Garamendi, Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, announced his intention to run as the Ranking Member of the full Committee. Congressman Garamendi has more than four decades of experience working on transportation and infrastructure priorities. Here is a partial history of his work.
Nov 6, 2014
Congressman Garamendi Running for Ranking Member of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Issues: Agriculture, Economy, Environment, Make it in America, Transportation and Infrastructure, Water
“A demonstrated ability to preserve Democratic ideals while working across the aisle to get things done will be crucial in the next Congress, and particularly in this Committee. With major legislative initiatives on the horizon that include surface transportation, FAA, and Amtrak reauthorization, the Democratic transportation agenda calls for a strong, inclusive, proactive leader who looks beyond divisive dualities to facilitate opportunity, momentum, and results. This is the leadership I aim to bring.”
Oct 27, 2014
Congressman Garamendi Hires Chief Master Sergeant John Evalle as New Veterans Liaison
Issues: Military and Veterans
Chief Evalle retired from the Air Force last month after serving our nation for 30 years. Evalle’s career culminated as the Command Chief Master Sergeant of the 60th Air Mobility Wing at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield. He will continue his decades of public service helping 3rd District veterans and military families with casework, and he will be an important and trusted advisor on military affairs legislation as well.
