John Garamendi

1/21/2025, 6:00 PM
John Garamendi
Status
Active
State
California
Last Reported Cash on Hand
$1,264,717.73
Date of Birth
1945-01-24
Gender
Male

Contact Information

Full Address
2428 Rayburn House Office Building
Phone
(202) 225-1880
City
Washington
State
DC
Zip
20515

Party History

2009
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Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Members to vote by proxy in certain cases, and for other purposes.
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Recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law and ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security.
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Recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the United States.
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Marking the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement.
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To condemn the rise in antisemitism, call on all Americans to combat antisemitism in the United States, and implement aspects of the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism.
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Supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day.
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Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 4 through June 10, 2023, as "National Trailer Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Trailer Safety Week to educate American motorists about the importance of proper towing techniques and maintenance.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) nuclear security role.
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Expressing support for the designation of September 22 as "National Military and Veterans Suicide Awareness Day".
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Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.
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Expressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
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Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2023.
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Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.
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MEMBERS Resolution
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Condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the massacre of political prisoners in 1988 and the uprisings of recent years, including the 2018, 2019, and 2022 uprisings, and calling for justice for its victims.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee, as an entity of the United States Postal Service, should issue a commemorative stamp in honor of Congressman Elijah E. Cummings.
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Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.
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Original LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Resolution of 2023
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Honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by Celebrating Diversity, Promoting Tolerance, and Condemning Hate.
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Recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2023, as the sixth annual "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons.
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Expressing support for the designation of July 30, 2023, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".
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Supporting the designation of Vaisakhi, April 14 of each year, as "National Sikh Day".
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Acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the uniformed services, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service.
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Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
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Expressing support for the designation of May 2024 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that every person has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care.
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Recognizing the importance of a continued commitment to ending pediatric HIV/AIDS worldwide.
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Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Rural Health Day".
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Recognizing the 15th anniversary of Outdoor Afro.
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Supporting the designation of June, as "Brain and Spine Metastasis Awareness Month".
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Supporting the goals of "Blood Cancer Awareness Month".
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Expressing the need for the Federal Government to establish a national biodiversity strategy for protecting biodiversity for current and future generations.
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Encouraging the celebration of the month of June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month.
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Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 2 through June 8, 2024, as "National Trailer Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Trailer Safety Week to educate American motorists about the importance of proper towing techniques and maintenance.
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Promoting youth mental health and well-being in a changing climate.
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Urging the people of the United States to observe the month of October 2024 as Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month.
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Designating the week beginning on September 9, 2024, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
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Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the LA84 Foundation and of the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California.
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Expressing support for the designation of June 7, 2024, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2024 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".
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Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2024
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Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Wilderness Act.
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Expressing support for the designation of the week of February 27 through March 3, 2023, as "Public Schools Week".
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee, as an entity of the United States Postal Service, should issue a commemorative stamp in honor of Charity Adams Earley.
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Reaffirming the importance of diplomacy and development in United States-African Union relations, promoting strategic partnerships and shared objectives between the United States and the African Union, and expressing strong support for the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area.
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Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2024, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.
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Supporting the goals and ideals of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.
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Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 21 through September 28, 2024, as "National Estuaries Week".
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Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a Permanent Select Committee on Aging.
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To provide additional benefits to American workers whose employment has been impacted as a result of the transition to a clean energy economy.
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Supporting the goals and ideals of Black History Month and honoring the outstanding contributions of African-American Congressional Medal of Honor recipients.
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Expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and condemning the Russian Federation's purported suspension of its participation in the New START Treaty.
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Commemorating the heroic sacrifices of the Ukrainian people 2 years after Russia's illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, and recognizing the terrible cost of Russia's war of aggression.
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To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from entering into, extending, or renewing a contract with or awarding a grant to an entity that uses or procures light detection and ranging technology from certain foreign entities, and for other purposes.
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Condemning rape and sexual violence against women.
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Condemning the Iranian regime's terrorism, regional proxy war, internal suppression, and for other purposes.
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Celebrating the East Bay Regional Park District's 90th anniversary.
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Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2024.
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Expressing support for the Iranian people's desire for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear Republic of Iran, and condemning violations of human rights and state-sponsored terrorism by the Iranian Government.
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Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act
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SOS: Sustaining Outpatient Services Act
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Recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more broadly sustaining and advancing the Nation's economic prosperity.
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Reaffirming the House of Representatives support of a two-state solution.
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VA Employee Fairness Act of 2024
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RIDER Act
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Children’s Health Protection Act of 2024
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Recognizing the anniversary of the establishment of the United States Naval Construction Force, known as the "Seabees", and the tremendous sacrifices and contributions by the Seabees who have fought and served on behalf of our country.
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UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2024
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Recognizing and celebrating the significance of Black History Month.
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Expressing support for the designation of the week of February 26 through March 1, 2024, as "Public Schools Week".
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Recognizing the roles and contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.
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Expressing support for the designation of May 2024 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".
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To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish a public health insurance option, and for other purposes.
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Child Care for Every Community Act
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Saracini Enhanced Aviation Safety Act of 2023
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Stop the Wait Act of 2023
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To prevent discrimination, including harassment, in employment.
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Ensuring Airline Resiliency to Reduce Delays and Cancellations Act
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To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to San Francisco Bay restoration, and for other purposes.
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To adjust the boundaries of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area to include the Scarper Ridge property.
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To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make certain projects and activities eligible for financial assistance under a State water pollution control revolving fund, and for other purposes.
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Supreme Court Ethics Act.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 130 South Patterson Avenue in Santa Barbara, California, as the "Brigadier General Frederick R. Lopez Post Office Building".
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Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023
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To amend title 18, United States Code, to extend to matter left for collection by private or commercial interstate carriers the same protections as matter carried throughout the country as interstate or foreign commerce.
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Access to Birth Control Act
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No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act
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Presidential Tax Transparency Act
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North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act
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To safeguard the rights of workers and protect children by responsibly increasing civil monetary penalties and other means.
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To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act to combat campus sexual assault, and for other purposes.
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To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Auburn, California, as the "Louis A. Conter VA Clinic".
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RISEE Act of 2023
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To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of aliens.
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Stop the Delta Tunnel Act
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American Teacher Act
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Peter McGuire Congressional Gold Medal Act

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal
John Garamendi supports policies to strengthen the economy through infrastructure investment, support for small businesses, and increasing the minimum wage. He advocates for fair trade agreements and opposes legislation that would significantly cut taxes for large corporations without benefiting middle-income families.

Agriculture

Centrist
Garamendi, representing a district with significant agricultural activity, emphasizes the importance of supporting farmers through federal assistance programs and sustainable agriculture practices. He supports measures to improve water infrastructure and access for agricultural purposes.

Immigration

Liberal
He supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, protection for DACA recipients, and securing borders through smart technology rather than extensive wall construction.

Education

Liberal
Garamendi advocates for increased federal investment in public education, reducing student loan debt, and making community college tuition-free. He supports the improvement of STEM education and workforce training programs.

Energy

Liberal
He champions the transition to clean energy sources, supporting investments in renewable energy industries while also backing regulations to reduce carbon emissions and reliance on fossil fuels.

Climate change

Liberal
Garamendi recognizes climate change as a critical issue and supports international agreements to reduce greenhouse gases. He promotes policies that aim for significant reductions in carbon emissions and investments in green technology.

Healthcare

Liberal
He supports the Affordable Care Act and advocates for expanding it to ensure more comprehensive coverage. Garamendi is in favor of providing a public option to compete with private insurers and reduce healthcare costs.

Housing

Liberal
Garamendi supports federal initiatives to increase affordable housing availability, including expanding grants and subsidies for low-income housing and funding programs to combat homelessness.

Transportation

Liberal
He supports investments in improving and modernizing transportation infrastructure including roads, bridges, and public transit systems, emphasizing sustainable and environmentally friendly approaches.

Veterans affairs

Centrist
Garamendi advocates for full funding of veterans' healthcare services, improving mental health support, and ensuring smooth transitions for veterans re-entering civilian life through employment programs and education benefits.

Voting rights

Liberal
He supports legislation aimed at expanding and protecting voting rights, including making Election Day a federal holiday and opposing measures that restrict voting access.
Congress 118, RepresentativeCA - Democrat
35Sponsored Legislation
362Cosponsored Legislation
2024Next Election
ChamberHouse
StateCA
Start2023-01-03
End2025-01-03
Voting Record
Total
967
Missed
212.17%
Present
10.10%
For / Against Party
95.62% / 2.35%
CommitteesServes on 3 committees
Sub CommitteesServes on 7 sub committees

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