John Garamendi

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA – U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08) presented $4,410,279 in newly available federal funding for infrastructure improvements and affordable housing projects in Contra Costa County. Specifically, Garamendi …

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 …

On 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 …

BENICIA, 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 …

Washington, 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 …

The 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 …

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 …

WASHINGTON, 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 …

Civil 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 …

Washington, 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 …

Washington, 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, …

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 …

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 …

WALNUT 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 …

Reps. 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 …

Garamendi 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 …

Despite 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) …