Press Releases
Jan 5, 2017
Congressman John Garamendi Applauds Department of Labor’s Grant of $4 million for Additional Funding for Fire Cleanup and Recovery
Issues: Economy
Jan 5, 2017
Congressman John Garamendi’s Statement on the Secretarial Order to Accelerate the Disastrous Twin Tunnels Project
Issues: Water
Jan 3, 2017
Congressman John Garamendi’s Statement on Proposed Rules Changes to the Office of Congressional Ethics
Dec 7, 2016
Congressman Garamendi Introduces the Energizing American Maritime Act, with Strong Support from the Domestic Maritime Industry
Issues: Make it in America
Legislation would improve American national security by requiring a percentage of exports of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and crude oil to travel on US-flagged vessels
Nov 30, 2016
National Center for Sustainable Transportation at UC Davis Secures $2.8 Million DOT Grant
Congressman John Garamendi is happy to announce that the National Center for Sustainable Transportation (NCST), headquartered at UC Davis, received a substantial grant to continue its research into environmentally-friendly transportation solutions today.
Nov 30, 2016
Congressman Garamendi Signs NDAA Conference Report to Permanently Protect California National Guardsmen from Bonus Clawbacks
Issues: Military and Veterans
National Defense Authorization Conference Report will stop clawbacks and allow those who have already paid bonuses back to obtain reimbursement
Nov 17, 2016
Congressman Garamendi Champions “Make It In America” for the California High Speed Rail Program
“Make It In America” Advocates, Reps. Garamendi, Lipinski and Matsui, Applaud Withdrawal of Request for Waiver from Buy America Requirements
Nov 17, 2016
Congressman Garamendi Introduces “National Guard Pay Integrity Act” to protect California National Guardsmen from Bonus Clawbacks
Issues: Military and Veterans
Legislation will absolve any debt associated with bonuses paid to California National Guard Members for recruitment or re-enlistment from 2004 to 2010
Nov 16, 2016
Congressman Garamendi Introduces the “American Food for American Schools” Act
New legislation would increase accountability and transparency for the “Buy American” provisions of the National School Lunch Act
