WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA08) voted to finalize $13,502,031 in community project funding that he previously secured for local affordable housing, transportation infrastructure, and social services projects …
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National
DeSaulnier, Garamendi Vote Against Bill to Deport Illegal Immigrants Who Commit DUI’s
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Thursday, 150 members of congress voted against a bill that would deport illegal immigrants who have been convicted or committed the offense of driving while drunk or impaired. The …
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Garamendi Honors 53 Women at Annual Women of the Year Awards
by CC Newsby CC NewsBENICIA, CA – At his 10th annual Women of the Year event, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) honored 53 women from the 8th Congressional District of California who are leaders and …
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Reps DeSaulnier and Eshoo Express Concerns on Unfair Impact of Proposed Bridge Toll on Bay Area Residents
by CC Newsby CC NewsWashington, DC – In a letter they co-led to Governor Newsom and State Senate and Assembly Leaders, Representatives DeSaulnier and Eshoo expressed their concerns about SB532, a bill that would …
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National
House Version of American Food for American Schools Act Re-introduced
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe bill would require American-made foods for school lunches WASHINGTON, DC – Representatives John Garamendi (D-CA) and Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) re-introduced the American Food for American Schools Act, a bill …
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Bill would also restore salmon runs on San Joaquin River Washington—Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today introduced the Canal Conveyance Capacity Restoration Act, a bill to authorize more than $653 million …
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National
Rep. Garamendi Introduces Bill to Strip Corporate Tax Exemption for PGA
by CC Newsby CC NewsWASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA08) introduced the “No Corporate Tax Exemption for Professional Sports Act” following the Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund’s surprise takeover of the Professional Golfers’ Association of …
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Antioch
Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Antioch Police After Racist Texts and Targeting
by CC Newsby CC NewsCivil rights attorney John Burris has filed a federal lawsuit against several members of the Antioch Police Department and a former chief. The lawsuit follows the release of two sets …
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Antioch
Garamendi and DeSaulnier Call for DOJ Investigation into Antioch Police
by CC Newsby CC NewsWashington, D.C. – Today, Representatives John Garamendi (CA-08) and Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland requesting the U.S. Department of Justice investigate the Antioch Police …
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Contra Costa County
Resolution to Right Historic Injustice with Exoneration of Port Chicago 50 Introduced
by CC Newsby CC NewsWashington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), Barbara Lee (CA-12), and John Garamendi (CA-08) introduced House Resolution, Recognizing the victims of the Port Chicago explosion of July 17, 1944, …
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It is time for Congress to step up and make corporations and the ultra-wealthy finally pay their fair share. Fighting for greater economic equity for American working families and the …
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Legislation would Increase Social Security Benefits for Seniors and People with Disabilities WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) introduced the “Fair COLA for Seniors Act of 2023” (H.R.716). This …
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CCTA Awarded $28.9 Million for Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Projects
by CC Newsby CC NewsWALNUT CREEK, CA – The Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) has been awarded $28.9 million by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to expand programs and projects that make neighborhoods …
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Martinez
Thompson, Garamendi Present Check to Martinez for Fishing Pier Renovation
by CC Newsby CC NewsReps. Mike Thompson (CA-04) and John Garamendi (CA-08) presented a check for $2,546,600 to the City of Martinez for the Municipal Fishing Pier Renovation. This funding was secured in the …
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Rep. Garamendi Secures $37 Million Federal Funding for Local Projects
by CC Newsby CC NewsGaramendi Secures new Federal Funding for his Congressional District as Part of a Government Funding Package WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) secured $37 million as part of a government …
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California
Local Democrats Demand In-Person Public Hearings on Latest Delta Tunnel Report
by CC Newsby CC NewsDespite deep public concern over the proposed project’s negative impacts, government officials currently plan to host no in-person public hearings on the subject WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-9) …