Fairfield, CA – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) released the following statement in response to the shooting at the Solano Town Center in Fairfield: “My team and I are aware of and are monitoring the horrific tragedy in the heart of Fairfield. I’m praying for the seven victims and their families, as well...

Richmond, CA – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) announced that he secured $11,250,000 in federal funding for the Port of Richmond as part of his effort to support the port’s modernization, make much-needed repairs and improvements, enhance its efficiency, and improve supply chain resilience. The funding is...

Fairfield, CA – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) released the following statement after the passing of labor leader and United Farm Workers co-founder Dolores Huerta: “Patti and I are saddened by the news of Dolores Huerta’s passing. “Dolores was a very close personal friend and colleague with whom we...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressmen John Garamendi (CA-08) and Salud Carbajal (CA-24), two senior members of the House Armed Services Committee and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, demanded that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin discard any plans to use ships for deportation....

BENICIA, CA – Today, at his 13th annual Women of the Year event, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08) honored 52 women from California’s 8th Congressional District who are leaders and visionaries in their communities. Each honoree has made a real difference in our community through public service, business,...

Fairfield, CA — Today, U.S. Representative John Garamendi (CA-08) attended several meetings in his district focused on bringing jobs, lowering food costs, and advancing military construction (MILCON) projects. Congressman Garamendi participated in the Solano County Manufacturing Roundtable to discuss expanding the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08) and Representative Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-10) issued the following statement after the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the government watchdog, published Garamendi’s requested report finding that the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA)...

FAIRFIELD, CA – Today, Rep John Garamendi (D-CA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services, released the following statement on President Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel fuel: “President Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel fuel and reach an agreement with Vladimir Putin to...

FAIRFIELD, CA – Today, Rep. John Garamendi (CA-08) joined Rep. Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation, and 40 U.S. Representatives, and both Senators from California in issuing the following statement regarding President Donald Trump’s inflammatory remarks at a rally in...

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), the only returned Peace Corps volunteer serving in Congress and Co-Chair of the Congressional Peace Corps Caucus, introduced a bipartisan concurrent resolution with Congresswoman Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (American Samoa) to celebrate the 65th...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today announced the reintroduction of the Cabin Air Safety Act, bipartisan bicameral legislation to protect airline pilots, flight attendants, and...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) joined Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and 48 other House Democrats in demanding the immediate cancellation of the Department of Homeland Security’s $16.7 million contract to equip Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents with electric shock...

EL CERRITO, CA — Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, presented a $500,000 check for the El Cerrito Plaza BART Station that will improve public safety, reduce costs, and increase services by cutting BART’s electricity use by approximately 50...