John Garamendi
DDemocratCA-8 · Representative
56
/ 100
Average
Attendance90
Avg: 96
Independence1
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone15
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 100
Transparency67
Avg: 55
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology62
Total Statements
39
Floor Speeches
23
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Taxes: 32Environment: 22Infrastructure: 18Trade: 13Defense: 12Foreign Policy: 8Immigration: 6Healthcare: 6Agriculture: 6Housing: 6Education: 4Civil Rights: 3Labor: 3China: 3Economy: 2
Speech Tone
Neutral: 36Bipartisan: 12Ceremonial: 9Urgent: 5
Statements (62)
Press Release2026-07-16ImmigrationTaxes
Rep. Garamendi, Jayapal, Raskin Demand Independent Investigations into ICE Killings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Johan Sebastian GuerreroRep. Garamendi, Jayapal, Raskin Demand Independent Investigations into ICE Killings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Johan Sebastian Guerrero WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives John Garamendi (CA-08), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and nearly 200 Members called for... The post Rep.…
Press Release2026-07-16Taxes
Garamendi Joins 27 Members of Congress in Joint Statement on Massie Amendment to Republican Foreign Aid Budget BillGaramendi Joins 27 Members of Congress in Joint Statement on Massie Amendment to Republican Foreign Aid Budget Bill WASHINGTON DC—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) joined 27 Members of Congress, led by Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02), Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos... The post Garamendi Joins…
Press Release2026-07-14TaxesEnvironmentEducation
‘Trump Wants to Burn the Books While Building the Bombs’: Garamendi Fights to Preserve the Department of Education‘Trump Wants to Burn the Books While Building the Bombs’: Garamendi Fights to Preserve the Department of Education WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) issued the following statement after opposing the Trump Administration s effort to transfer the... The post Trump Wants to…
Press Release2026-07-08TaxesHousing
“Sign the bill, Mr. President.” Garamendi Unveils Bill to Make Housing More Affordable“Sign the bill, Mr. President.” Garamendi Unveils Bill to Make Housing More Affordable EL CERRITO, CA – On Tuesday, July 7, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) joined El Cerrito Mayor Gabe Quinto; Lisa Baker, Chair... The post Sign the bill, Mr. President. Garamendi Unveils Bill to Make Housing More…
Press Release2026-07-02BipartisanTaxesDefense
Garamendi, Jayapal, Davidson, Moulton Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Cut Wasteful Pentagon SpendingGaramendi, Jayapal, Davidson, Moulton Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Cut Wasteful Pentagon Spending WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Representatives John Garamendi (CA-08), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Warren Davidson (OH-08), and Seth Moulton (MA-06) are introducing... The post Garamendi, Jayapal,…
Press Release2026-06-29BipartisanTaxes
Reps. Garamendi and Whitesides Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Wildfire ResponseReps. Garamendi and Whitesides Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Wildfire Response WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08) and Rep. George Whitesides (D-CA-27), Lance Gooden (R-TX-05), Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24), and Jason... The post Reps. Garamendi and Whitesides Introduce…
Press Release2026-06-26Taxes
Rep. Garamendi Joins 125 Lawmakers Calling on Trump Admin. to Reverse Harmful Rule Changes to Health Research Grant ProcessRep. Garamendi Joins 125 Lawmakers Calling on Trump Admin. to Reverse Harmful Rule Changes to Health Research Grant Process WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) joined 125 members of Congress in demanding that the Trump Administration stop a proposed rule change... The post…
Press Release2026-06-25TaxesEthics
Rep. Garamendi, Bonamici Introduce Dept. of Education Sec. Linda McMahon Impeachment ArticlesRep. Garamendi, Bonamici Introduce Dept. of Education Sec. Linda McMahon Impeachment Articles WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) joined Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and 16 House Democrats in introducing a... The post Rep. Garamendi, Bonamici Introduce Dept. of…
Press Release2026-06-24BipartisanTaxesHousing
Garamendi Housing Bill Finally Passes House of RepresentativesGaramendi Housing Bill Finally Passes House of Representatives WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) issued the following statement after the House passed bipartisan housing legislation, sending... The post Garamendi Housing Bill Finally Passes House of Representatives…
Press Release2026-06-22BipartisanTaxesForeign Policy
Rep. Garamendi, Bipartisan CA Lawmakers Request Emergency Funding to Combat Invasive Pests Threatening CA Grapes and Wine IndustryRep. Garamendi, Bipartisan CA Lawmakers Request Emergency Funding to Combat Invasive Pests Threatening CA Grapes and Wine Industry WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) joined U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA), along... The post Rep. Garamendi,…
Press Release2026-06-17TaxesDefense
Reps. Garamendi, Beyer, Sens. Markey, Merkley Demand Details on $1.2 Trillion “Golden Dome” Price TagReps. Garamendi, Beyer, Sens. Markey, Merkley Demand Details on $1.2 Trillion “Golden Dome” Price Tag WASHINGTON, DC – As Congress considers President Trump’s $1.5 trillion request for Pentagon spending and as SpaceX wins billions... The post Reps. Garamendi, Beyer, Sens. Markey, Merkley Demand…
Floor Speech2026-06-11CeremonialImmigrationTaxes
CELEBRATING 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPSCELEBRATING 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 99 (Thursday, June 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 99 (Thursday, June 11, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4088-H4089] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Press Release2026-06-09Taxes
Rep. Garamendi Statement on Republican Budget Reconciliation Passing HouseRep. Garamendi Statement on Republican Budget Reconciliation Passing House WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), released the following statement after House Republicans passed the budget reconciliation bill: ... The post Rep. Garamendi Statement on Republican Budget…
Press Release2026-06-05TaxesDefense
Top Democrat on House Armed Services Readiness, Rep. Garamendi Votes NO on FY27 National Defense Authorization ActTop Democrat on House Armed Services Readiness, Rep. Garamendi Votes NO on FY27 National Defense Authorization Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08), the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness,... The post Top Democrat on House Armed…
Press Release2026-06-05CeremonialTaxesInfrastructure
Garamendi Statement on 106th Anniversary of Jones ActGaramendi Statement on 106th Anniversary of Jones Act WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure and Armed Services... The post Garamendi Statement on 106th Anniversary of Jones Act appeared first on John Garamendi .
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 Speech2026-01-08CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentTrade
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 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 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 Speech2025-04-09EnvironmentAgriculture
REINTRODUCTION OF THE FOREST LEGACY MANAGEMENT FLEXIBILITY ACTREINTRODUCTION OF THE FOREST LEGACY MANAGEMENT FLEXIBILITY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 64 (Wednesday, April 9, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 64 (Wednesday, April 9, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E303] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
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 Speech2024-12-17UrgentTaxesInfrastructureAgriculture
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 Speech2024-12-17HealthcareTaxesEnvironment
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 Speech2024-12-10BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentInfrastructureHR7719S4367
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…
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