John Garamendi
DWhy are billionaires getting huge tax cuts? Trump and Republicans. Their Big Ugly Bill gutted health care for 20 million Americans. Then Trump's tariffs and the Iran War drove up food, gas, and health care costs. Democrats will reverse it. https://t.co/pQEpBDafw1
Because of President Trump, the average family in California has had to pay an additional $5,700+ more for goods and services. All Trump and Republicans have to offer is more tariff taxes, more forever wars, and more handouts for billionaires. https://t.co/EPFeUBiE7B
These aren't public service announcements. They're Trump campaign ads, paid for by you. With his approval sinking, the Administration is using your tax dollars to prop him up. Every dollar wasted on propaganda is a dollar not spent on the cost of living crisis. Disgraceful.
Read the full resolution here: https://t.co/5FiqciYyQW
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez was shot in the back by an ICE officer in Austin, then sent to detention with the bullet lodged in him. I joined 100 Members of Congress demanding that ICE get him medical care, stop trying to deport a key witness, and immediately release the video. https://t.co/2LGf8D3xFb
65 years ago, JFK signed the Peace Corps Act into law. Patti and I answered his call, serving fresh out of college in Ethiopia. Our service changed our lives and inspired several of our kids to serve too. To mark this milestone, @RepAmata and I introduced a resolution. https://t.co/gS7IpTC0xZ
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), the only returned Peace Corps volunteer serving in Congress and Co-Chair of the Congressional Peace Corps Caucus, introduced a bipartisan concurrent resolution with Congresswoman Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (American Samoa) to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the United States Peace Corps. The resolution officially honors the service, legacy, and ongoing global impact of the nearly 250,000 Americans who have answered the call to service since President John F. Kennedy founded the agency in 1961. “Patti and I answered President John F. Kennedy’s call to service fresh out of college, serving together in a small village in western Ethiopia. That experience changed our lives and inspired a lifetime of public service for us for several of our children who also answered the call,” said Congressman Garamendi (CA-08). “Sixty-five years later, the Peace Corps remains one of America’s most vital instruments of soft power, food security, and international goodwill. As we celebrate this 65th anniversary, Congress must continue to support a stronger, modernized Peace Corps that is fully prepared to face the global challenges of the 21st century.” “Thank you to 65 years of Peace Corps volunteers that have made a difference for millions of people throughout the world, and congratulations to the Peace Corps on this milestone,” said Congresswoman Aumua Amata Radewagen (R-American Samoa). “This Resolution provides congressional recognition for a proven program built on lasting values of serving others. It’s a pleasure to work with returned volunteer Congressman Garamendi to encourage Peace Corps volunteers for many years to come. I have fond memories of my time as a Peace Corps staffer, as does my daughter, a returned volunteer.” Read the concurrent resolution here. ###
I'm saddened by the news from Yosemite, where a helicopter carrying two wildfire crew members crashed this weekend. Please keep these hero's families and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers. May everyone fighting to protect our national parks stay safe.
Happy 79th Birthday to the @usairforce! For nearly eight decades, U.S. Airmen have protected our nation in the air, space, and cyber domains. Forever grateful for the men and women of @Travis60AMW — the "Gateway to the Pacific" — and all Airmen serving worldwide. https://t.co/i07QcUF9f7
Trump’s Saudi nuclear deal skips decades of safeguards designed to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. @RepGregoryMeeks, @RepDonBeyer, and @BradSherman are fighting to stop this reckless deal and prevent a nuclear arms race in the Middle East. https://t.co/zs3oZo8IDG
Today marks 25 years since the September 11 attacks on our nation. Patti and I will never forget the thousands of Americans who were taken from us that day, their loved ones, and were grateful for the first responders who ran toward danger to save others. 9/11 was a day of tremendous loss, but it was also a day when we witnessed the extraordinary resilience of the American spirit. It reminded us that even in our darkest moments, courage, compassion, and love can overcome hate and division. May we always remember those we lost, and carry that spirit forward.
From my days at @CalFootball to today, I’ll always be proud to call myself a Golden Bear. A few decades later, the game plan still hasn’t changed: Beat UCLA. Excited to see another season of Cal football. Go Bears. https://t.co/7woOtqQguB
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today announced the reintroduction of the Cabin Air Safety Act, bipartisan bicameral legislation to protect airline pilots, flight attendants, and passengers from toxic cabin air. The legislation Congressman Garamendi introduced in the House of Representatives today builds on cabin air reporting provisions he secured in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024. The bill would expand FAA reporting and investigation requirements, require real-time onboard air quality monitoring equipment, improve crew training, and enhance the collection and public reporting of data on engine oil and hydraulic fluid smoke or fume events to help prevent future incidents and improve aviation safety. “Every American deserves safe, clean air when they fly. I’m deeply troubled by the reports of pilots, flight attendants, and passengers falling ill, and in some cases even hospitalized, due to toxic cabin air. This legislation will hold aircraft manufacturers to a basic safety standard: protecting passengers and crew from harmful toxins,” said Congressman Garamendi (CA-08). “For too long, dangerous cabin air events have gone underreported, under investigated, and unaddressed,” said Senator Blumenthal (D-CT). “Our measure gives the FAA the tools it needs to identify these events in real time, ensure they are properly reported and investigated, and take steps to prevent them from happening in the first place. Pilots, flight attendants, aircraft mechanics, and passengers deserve to know that the air they breathe is safe.” The legislation is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and U.S. Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01). “For years, I have made protecting the flying public and the aviation professionals who serve them a priority of my work in Congress,” said Fitzpatrick (PA-01). “Toxic smoke and fume events are a serious safety threat, and we should have the tools to detect them, understand what caused them, and prevent them from putting people at risk again. The Cabin Air Safety Act strengthens that entire chain—from training and real-time monitoring to reporting and investigation. Aviation safety is built by identifying vulnerabilities early, learning from every incident, and fixing problems before they become tragedies.” “Airline crew members and passengers have the right to breathe safe, clean air, on the ground and in the air. They should never have to worry about breathing in toxic air pollutants that put their health at risk,” said Senator Markey (D-MA). “I’m proud to join Senator Blumenthal in introducing the Cabin Air Safety Act to ensure we put the health, safety, and wellbeing of our crewmembers and passengers first.” “The flying public deserves certainty that the air they breathe during their flight isn’t jeopardizing their health and safety,” said Senator Duckworth (D-IL). “When toxic fumes leak into the cabin, it could lead to health issues for passengers and potentially dangerous impairments to the pilots and crew. Our commonsense legislation would equip every cabin with air quality monitors and help prevent these incidents from happening.” The legislation establishes a new chapter dedicated to cabin air quality and safety, with five key provisions: Mandatory Air Safety Training: Mandates that pilots, flight attendants, aircraft technicians, and airport emergency first responders receive detailed training to recognize, manage, and report toxic smoke, hazardous fumes, and air contamination incidents on aircraft. Standardized Reporting & Public Portal: Directs the FAA to implement a standardized system for crew members to report smoke and fume incidents. The FAA must maintain a searchable, online public database of aggregate, anonymized incident data. Incident Investigations: Authorizes the FAA to conduct official investigations into air contamination events and requires an investigation whenever an incident results in crew members or passengers needing medical attention beyond basic first aid. Onboard Air Monitoring & Detection: Directs air carriers to install and operate real-time detectors and air quality monitoring equipment within the air supply system to identify contamination sources and alert flight crews to hazardous air conditions. Air Quality Standards & Rulemaking: Authorizes the FAA to establish aircraft cabin air quality standards and specific maintenance requirements to mitigate air supply contamination and protect public health. The Cabin Air Safety Act is endorsed by the AFL-CIO Transportation Trades Department (TTD), Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW), Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), Transport Workers Union (TWU), Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), International Brotherhood of Teamsters, National League of Consumers, American Association for Justice (AAJ), and the American Lung Association. “No worker in this country should have to show up to their place of employment knowing it could make them sick—yet pilots, flight attendants, and cabin crew members remain at risk of breathing in unhealthy air contaminants on the job. As America’s largest transportation labor federation, we strongly support the measures in the Cabin Air Safety Act to protect commercial aviation and air cargo workers, as well as the flying public, from toxic fumes,” said Greg Regan, President of AFL-CIO TTD. “ALPA is grateful to Senator Blumenthal for his continuing effort in the fight to keep our skies safe and healthy. While we have been making progress on helping our industry facilitate open discussions around research, education, standardized reporting, and data collection of air quality or fume events aboard aircraft, it is time to stop ignoring these serious events and start protecting passengers and crew from any hidden and toxic fumes. For too long, cabin air events have gone uninvestigated and the underlying causes have gone unaddressed. This bill would finally give the FAA the tools, and the mandate, to monitor, investigate, and prevent these events before they put a crew or their passengers at risk,” said Capt. Jason Ambrosi, President of ALPA. “The Transport Workers Union strongly supports the Cabin Air Safety Act, which builds on the most recent FAA reauthorization by requiring air quality monitoring equipment that allows flight attendants and aircraft mechanics to identify the sources of toxic cabin air in real time,” said Andre Sutton, TWU Air Division Director. “Most Americans go to work with the expectation of breathing clean air, but until we achieve better standards for cabin air quality, Flight Attendants don’t have this guarantee. We applaud Senators Blumenthal, Markey, and Duckworth and Congressman Garamendi for introducing the Cabin Air Safety Act of 2026. We encourage their Senate colleagues to cosponsor this bill ASAP,” said Sara Nelson, President of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA. “Crews and passengers are breathing toxins and it has got to stop. The first step in the solution is training and thorough identification of the problem as defined by this bill. Often crew and passengers have no idea why they feel ill and no guidance on how to get treated. This bill gives us the tools to prevent Flight Attendants, pilots or passengers from suffering the effects of breathing toxic fumes in the cabin.” The text of the House legislation can be found here. The text of the Senate legislation can be found here. ###
Six months into the Iran War and Secretary Hegseth refuses to admit we are stuck in a quagmire in the Middle East. Yet, gas prices have skyrocketed, our munitions stockpiles are at an all time low, and the President has no plan to get America out of his illegal war of choice. *** Shoutout to my talented interns for making this video!
Clean water and strong communities depend on infrastructure most people never see. I secured over $1 million in federal funding help repair and replace Mare Island’s deteriorating sewer lines. This is an important first step for economic growth in Mare Island, and I’ll keep working with local leaders to secure the resources needed to finish the job.
The disaster in Nepal is a grave tragedy, and our hearts are with the victims and their families. My office and I are still actively monitoring the situation. If you or a loved one are affected and need assistance navigating or coordinating with the federal government, please reach out to these contacts for assistance, or reach out to one of my offices. We are here to help. Fairfield: (707) 438-1822 Washington, D.C.: (202) 225-1880
My staff and I are closely monitoring the tragic situation in Nepal. Our hearts are with the victims and their families. If you or a loved one are affected and need assistance navigating or coordinating with the federal government, please reach out to one of my offices. We are here to help. Fairfield: (707) 438-1822 Washington, D.C.: (202) 225-1880 Find all of our office locations and contact information: https://t.co/ACqtRZuR1x
The Iran war has lasted six months. Trump and Hegseth told us we'd only be in the Middle East for four to five weeks, yet today, there is no clear end in sight. From the beginning, I warned that this illegal war of choice was launched without congressional authorization, and without honest answers about its cost. Six months of war is six months too long. Congress must stop giving Trump a blank check for his endless war.
EL CERRITO, CA — Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, presented a $500,000 check for the El Cerrito Plaza BART Station that will improve public safety, reduce costs, and increase services by cutting BART’s electricity use by approximately 50 percent. The check was presented at a recent press conference with local leaders, including BART Board Member Barnali Ghosh, and local Contra Costa County and transit leaders. “For every nickel BART saves on energy, there’s a faster commute, more trains, a safer community, and a cleaner environment,” said Rep. Garamendi. “That’s why I’m proud to have secured this critical funding to upgrade several BART stations throughout my district. Public transportation is an essential tool when it comes to fighting the climate crisis, lowering costs, and improving society, and I’m proud to have worked alongside local leaders, BART, and community stakeholders to secure these investments for Contra Costa County.” The $500,000 will be used for BART’s Station LED Lighting Program to upgrade older fluorescent fixtures to energy-efficient LED lighting across El Cerrito Plaza, Richmond, and Pittsburg/Bay Point BART stations improving visibility, enhancing public safety, and reducing operational costs. This funding is part of over $16 million that Congressman Garamendi secured for the district. These federal investments will strengthen critical infrastructure, improve public safety, and support communities throughout Solano and Contra Costa Counties. ###
I'm proud to deliver $500,000 in Congressional funds to @SFBART for station improvements at multiple stations in Contra Costa county. This money will make critical safety improvements and lower electricity usage, allowing BART to make investments and improvements in the system. https://t.co/Bgi6cojXyi
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Trump’s war in Iran has cost more than $37 billion while driving up the price of gas, groceries, and everyday goods. I joined @RepJasonCrow and House Democrats in demanding a full accounting of what this quagmire is costing taxpayers. https://t.co/9m4PJNPcFi
Deadly blueberries happen when you let 22 year olds cut food inspectors.
The reports coming from sailors’ families about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln were deeply troubling. That’s why I joined my Bay Area colleagues @MikeThompson, and @RepRoKhanna, @RepDeSaulnier, along with dozens of our colleagues, in demanding answers from Navy leadership. Now, reports indicate the Lincoln is finally heading home. That is welcome news for its sailors and their families after an extraordinarily long deployment. As Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee, I will continue demanding answers and ensuring our servicemembers receive the support they deserve.