John Garamendi
DDemocratCA-8 · Representative
54
/ 100
Average
Attendance89
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone11
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency63
Avg: 57
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology45
Total Statements
36
Floor Speeches
9
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Environment: 20Infrastructure: 17Taxes: 17Trade: 12Defense: 9Healthcare: 6Foreign Policy: 6Agriculture: 5Housing: 4Immigration: 4Labor: 3China: 3Civil Rights: 3Education: 3Economy: 2
Speech Tone
Neutral: 25Bipartisan: 8Ceremonial: 7Urgent: 5
Statements (45)
Floor Speech2026-05-20CeremonialTaxesTradeVoting Rights
HONORING REVEREND GERMAINE M.W. ANDERSON, TH.M.HONORING REVEREND GERMAINE M.W. ANDERSON, TH.M. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E473] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-05-20
HONORING EDDIE HARTHONORING EDDIE HART Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E471] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…
Floor Speech2026-05-11CeremonialTaxesDefenseInfrastructure
RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE 60TH COMPTROLLER SQUADRON AT TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASERECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE 60TH COMPTROLLER SQUADRON AT TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 79 (Monday, May 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 79 (Monday, May 11, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E425] From the Congressional Record Online…
Floor Speech2026-04-27
PERSONAL EXPLANATIONPERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E369] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL…
Floor Speech2026-03-30CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentEducation
CELEBRATING THE OPENING OF THE HILLVIEW JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL REPLACEMENT CAMPUSCELEBRATING THE OPENING OF THE HILLVIEW JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL REPLACEMENT CAMPUS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 60 (Monday, March 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 60 (Monday, March 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E294] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2026-02-20CeremonialClimateEnvironmentInfrastructure
HONORING THE 130TH ANNIVERSARY OF PHILLIPS 66 RODEO RENEWABLE ENERGY COMPLEXHONORING THE 130TH ANNIVERSARY OF PHILLIPS 66 RODEO RENEWABLE ENERGY COMPLEX Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 34 (Friday, February 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 34 (Friday, February 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E149] From the Congressional Record Online…
Floor Speech2026-02-05Environment
PERSONAL EXPLANATIONPERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 26 (Thursday, February 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 26 (Thursday, February 5, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E111] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-01-15TaxesForeign PolicyTrade
HONORING THE LIFE OF BETTY REID SOSKINHONORING THE LIFE OF BETTY REID SOSKIN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H910] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-01-14BipartisanImmigrationTaxesEnvironmentHR100HRES100
EXPIRATION OF NEW STARTEXPIRATION OF NEW START Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H804-H810] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-01-13CeremonialTaxesForeign PolicyDefense
HONORING LIEUTENANT COLONEL MICHAEL W. KNAPP FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHONORING LIEUTENANT COLONEL MICHAEL W. KNAPP FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E34] From the…
Floor Speech2026-01-13TaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF BETTY REID SOSKINHONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF BETTY REID SOSKIN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E36] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-01-09DefenseInfrastructure
RECOGNIZING RYAN NESSELRODT, PH.D.RECOGNIZING RYAN NESSELRODT, PH.D. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E21] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…
Floor Speech2026-01-09EnvironmentDefenseTrade
RECOGNIZING MAJOR JUSTIN SMITHRECOGNIZING MAJOR JUSTIN SMITH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E19-E20] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…
Floor Speech2026-01-08BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareTaxes
PROTECTING HEALTHCARE FOR MILLIONS OF AMERICANSPROTECTING HEALTHCARE FOR MILLIONS OF AMERICANS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [House] [Pages H238-H244] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-01-08CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentTrade
IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE HONORABLE DOUG LaMALFAIN REMEMBRANCE OF THE HONORABLE DOUG LaMALFA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [House] [Pages H231-H238] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2025-08-01UrgentInfrastructure
Sponsored: Transportation Emergency Relief Extension ActJohn Garamendi sponsored this legislation: Transportation Emergency Relief Extension Act. Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Floor Speech2025-07-23Environment
Sponsored: Reaffirming the principles of the United States Constitution, including separation of powers and the rule of law, and condemning efforts…John Garamendi sponsored this legislation: Reaffirming the principles of the United States Constitution, including separation of powers and the rule of law, and condemning efforts to undermine the same.. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Floor Speech2025-07-14EnvironmentDefense
Sponsored: To amend title 10 to shorten breach reporting timelines, increase program transparency, and improve congressional oversight of Department…John Garamendi sponsored this legislation: To amend title 10 to shorten breach reporting timelines, increase program transparency, and improve congressional oversight of Department of Defense cost overruns with respect to the cost growth for major systems, and for other purposes.. Referred to the…
Floor Speech2025-06-26EnvironmentInfrastructure
Sponsored: Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act of 2025John Garamendi sponsored this legislation: Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act of 2025. Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Floor Speech2025-06-12Infrastructure
Sponsored: Public Inspectors for Safe Infrastructure ActJohn Garamendi sponsored this legislation: Public Inspectors for Safe Infrastructure Act. Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Floor Speech2025-04-09Agriculture
Sponsored: Forest Legacy Management Flexibility ActJohn Garamendi sponsored this legislation: Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act. Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Floor Speech2025-04-03Infrastructure
Sponsored: Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership ActJohn Garamendi sponsored this legislation: Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Floor Speech2025-03-24CeremonialEconomyEnvironment
HONORING THE RETIREMENT AND SERVICE OF JON RILEYHONORING THE RETIREMENT AND SERVICE OF JON RILEY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E242] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…
Floor Speech2025-03-21
Sponsored: National Rosie the Riveter Day ActJohn Garamendi sponsored this legislation: National Rosie the Riveter Day Act. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Floor Speech2025-02-25ImmigrationTaxesEducation
HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF REVEREND PHIL LAWSONHONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF REVEREND PHIL LAWSON Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E159] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2025-02-13ImmigrationTrade
THE DESTRUCTION OF USAIDTHE DESTRUCTION OF USAID Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025)] [House] [Pages H694-H695] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] THE…
Floor Speech2025-02-13UrgentHealthcareEnvironmentForeign Policy
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S DISMANTLING OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENTTRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S DISMANTLING OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025)] [House] [Pages H695-H697] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2025-01-14
UNCONDITIONAL AID FOR LOS ANGELESUNCONDITIONAL AID FOR LOS ANGELES Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025)] [House] [Page H141] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2024-12-19UrgentHealthcareTaxesEnvironment
HONORING ERIN HANNIGAN UPON HER RETIREMENTHONORING ERIN HANNIGAN UPON HER RETIREMENT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 189 (Thursday, December 19, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 189 (Thursday, December 19, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1311] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2024-12-17HealthcareTaxesEnvironment
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF JIM McMILLANHONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF JIM McMILLAN Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1285] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2024-12-17UrgentTaxesInfrastructureAgriculture
HONORING FEDERAL GLOVERHONORING FEDERAL GLOVER Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1291] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…
Floor Speech2024-12-10BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentInfrastructureHR7719S4367
THOMAS R. CARPER WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2024THOMAS R. CARPER WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2024 Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1244-E1245] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Press Release2023-09-28
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Press Release2023-01-24BipartisanInfrastructure
Resource Guide on the Bipartisan Infrastructure LawResource Guide on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Resource Guide on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Image or Video Image admin Tue, 01/24/2023 - 13:16 Summary A Resource Guide Providing a Comprehensive Overview of the New Infrastructure Law and how Communities can Earn Funding from it Link Read…
Press Release2023-01-09BipartisanDefense
Garamendi, Congressional Leadership, Present Congressional Gold Medal to Merchant Marines of WWII at Capitol Hill CeremonyGaramendi, Congressional Leadership, Present Congressional Gold Medal to Merchant Marines of WWII at Capitol Hill Ceremony Garamendi, Congressional Leadership, Present Congressional Gold Medal to Merchant Marines of WWII at Capitol Hill Ceremony Image or Video Image admin Mon, 01/09/2023 - 08:16…
Press Release2023-01-09Social Security
Congressman Garamendi Introduces Bill to Increase Social Security BenefitsCongressman Garamendi Introduces Bill to Increase Social Security Benefits Congressman Garamendi Introduces Bill to Increase Social Security Benefits Image or Video Image admin Mon, 01/09/2023 - 08:22 Summary The "Fair COLA for Seniors Act" would require Social Security to use the Consumer Price…
Press Release2023-01-09Urgent
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Press Release2023-01-09
Garamendi Introduces Resolution to Right Historic Injustice with Exoneration of Port Chicago 50Garamendi Introduces Resolution to Right Historic Injustice with Exoneration of Port Chicago 50 Garamendi Introduces Resolution to Right Historic Injustice with Exoneration of Port Chicago 50 Image or Video Image admin Mon, 01/09/2023 - 08:19 Summary Legislation part of ongoing effort to right the…
Press Release2023-01-09BipartisanInfrastructure
Garamendi Votes to Pass the Bipartisan “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act”Garamendi Votes to Pass the Bipartisan “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act” Garamendi Votes to Pass the Bipartisan “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act” Image or Video Image admin Mon, 01/09/2023 - 08:17 Summary Historic Legislation is a Once-in-a-Generation Investment in America’s…
Press Release2023-01-09BipartisanEconomy
President Biden Signs Garamendi’s Ocean Shipping Reform Act Into LawPresident Biden Signs Garamendi’s Ocean Shipping Reform Act Into Law President Biden Signs Garamendi’s Ocean Shipping Reform Act Into Law Image or Video Image admin Mon, 01/09/2023 - 08:15 Summary Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill Modernizes Ocean Shipping Laws to Address Supply Chain and Inflation Issues…
Press Release2022-01-16Healthcare
Free At-Home COVID-19 TestsFree At-Home COVID-19 Tests Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests Image Henry.Burke@ma… Sat, 01/15/2022 - 20:01 Beginning on January 19th 2022, the Biden administration will be distributing free at-home Covid-19 test kits to any household in America. Any household in the United States will be able to…
Floor Speech2018-07-25HealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHRES1009
EXPRESSING SENSE OF HOUSE THAT THE LACK OF TIMELY AND PREDICTABLE FUNDING UNNECESSARILY UNDERMINES MISSION OF THE UNITED STATES SPECIAL OPERATIONS…EXPRESSING SENSE OF HOUSE THAT THE LACK OF TIMELY AND PREDICTABLE FUNDING UNNECESSARILY UNDERMINES MISSION OF THE UNITED STATES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018)]…
Floor Speech2018-07-25EnvironmentInfrastructureHR6026HR6175
SAVE OUR SEAS ACT OF 2018SAVE OUR SEAS ACT OF 2018 Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018)] [House] [Pages H7640-H7645] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SAVE OUR…
Floor Speech2018-07-25TaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHRES1010
EXPRESSING SENSE OF HOUSE THAT THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE FACES SIGNIFICANT READINESS CHALLENGES AFFECTED BY BUDGETARY UNCERTAINTYEXPRESSING SENSE OF HOUSE THAT THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE FACES SIGNIFICANT READINESS CHALLENGES AFFECTED BY BUDGETARY UNCERTAINTY Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018)] [House] [Pages…
Floor Speech2018-07-25BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentDefenseHRES1007
EXPRESSING SENSE OF HOUSE THAT NOT FULLY RESOURCING THE UNITED STATES ARMY IN A TIMELY MANNER ERODES THE ARMY'S ABILITY TO MAINTAIN READINESSEXPRESSING SENSE OF HOUSE THAT NOT FULLY RESOURCING THE UNITED STATES ARMY IN A TIMELY MANNER ERODES THE ARMY'S ABILITY TO MAINTAIN READINESS Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018)] [House] [Pages…