Joint Statement on the Martinez Refinery Fire
WASHINGTON, DC— On Saturday, a hydrocarbon material leak at the Martinez Refining Company caused a fire that injured six individuals and triggered a health advisory. In response to this ongoing…
WASHINGTON, DC— On Saturday, a hydrocarbon material leak at the Martinez Refining Company caused a fire that injured six individuals and triggered a health advisory. In response to this ongoing…
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08), along with 33 of his colleagues, sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Office of Head Start (OHS)…
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, as Donald Trump and Republicans are pushing an illegal scheme to choke virtually all federal funding, potentially including for the country’s largest federal early education program, Head…
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08), along with Representatives Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-10), Jared Huffman (D-CA-02), Kevin Mullin (D-CA-15), Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) and joined by over 80…
Richmond, CA – Today, Representative John Garamendi, Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez, and City Manager Shasa Curl announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded a $9,559,482 grant through the Reconnecting…
Here is a rundown of election results for Congress, and state races, along with the ballot initiatives that impact Contra Costa County. Results as of 5:30 am Wednesday US House…
Richmond, CA— Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08) presented $15,920,000 in federal funding for climate resilience and energy-efficient renovations of affordable multifamily housing units in Richmond, CA. Specifically, Garamendi presented a $15,920,000…
BENICIA, CA – Today, at his 11th annual Women of the Year event, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) honored 42 women from the 8th Congressional District of California who are leaders…
Contra Costa County Supervisor Diane Burgis defended the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority decision to close down the Amtrak Station. Burgis was part of a 6-1 vote in March 2023…
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA08), a senior member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, secured key provisions in the “Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of…
On Monday, Congressman John Garamendi announced he has blood cancer and is now undergoing treatment. He announced he had Multiple Myeloma, a treatable blood cancer, but will continue to work.…
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA08) voted to pass the “Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024” (H.R.8812) in the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure by a…
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…
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…