John Garamendi
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The saved record holds 944 recorded votes by John Garamendi, from 2009 to 2026.
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113th Congress, 2013 and 2014
101 Yes · 4 No · 3 Did not vote on 108 laws of this Congress. 2 votes on a resolution that passed a law.
Votes on a resolution that passed a law
What this member says about laws and orders
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From the official record
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From this member’s press releases
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6 excerpts
- 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActApril 8, 2026
Garamendi Housing Bill Included in Bipartisan Senate Package, Funds New Units Across California
“On February 9 th, Garamendi voted in favor of the Housing for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 6644), which passed the House with strong bipartisan support. Then, on March 12, the Senate overwhelmingly passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActFebruary 6, 2026
Reps. Garamendi, Fletcher Introduces Bill to Institute Hiring ‘Freeze’ at ICE
“Last year, Congressional Republicans directed an additional $75 billion in funding to ICE in the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which enabled ICE to ramp up its mass deportation campaign. ICE is now the highest-funded federal law enforcement agency.”
- Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026January 23, 2026
“This funding is in addition to Garamendi previously securing investments for $6.5 million in the House Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act ( H.R. 6938 ) to ensure continued federal investment in critical infrastructure and public safety initiatives throughout Solano and Contra Costa Counties.”
- Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026January 13, 2026
“WASHINGTON, D.C — Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08), senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced the inclusion of $6,596,000 in new investments that he secured for California’s Eighth Congressional District in the House Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act ( H.R. 6938 ). This funding ensures continued”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActOctober 24, 2025
“When Republicans passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, she sounded the alarm on its devastating impact on SNAP. The legislation eliminates $187 billion from the SNAP program and imposes undue barriers to farmers in the Ag industry.”
- Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical WeaponsSeptember 24, 2025
Rep. Garamendi Demands Answers On Firings of Nuclear Weapons Diplomats
“In the coming year, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and Chemical Weapons Convention member states will be engaged in diplomacy and directing inspections in Syria to resolve questions about its residual chemical weapons arsenal,7 continue investigating evidence that Russia is using riot control agents in violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention,8 and the Organization for the Prohibition”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 14 spending items this member requested, $12,941,144 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.
Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e CA Contra Costa S District for Sanitation Ai System UpgradEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e CA Delta Diablo f Pipeline ReplEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,000,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e CA Vallejo Flood District for Sewer RehabilEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| County of Solano | Public Law 119-74 | Solano County Radio Infrastructure and Interoperability ImprovementsDOJ · COPS Tech | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| The City of Vallejo Police Department | Public Law 119-74 | Vallejo Police Department's Resiliency and Elevated Public Safety Project (Mobile Unit)DOJ · COPS Tech | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| CA | Public Law 119-75 | Heart of Fairfield Downtown ProjectDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | CA | $1,000,000 |
| CA | Public Law 119-75 | Markeley Lane Extension ProjectDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | CA | $850,000 |
| CA | Public Law 119-75 | North Bailey Road Active Transportation CorridorDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | CA | $850,000 |
| CA | Public Law 119-75 | El Cerrito Plaza BART Station TOD Complete StreetsDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | CA | $850,000 |
| CA | Public Law 119-75 | Richmond Bay Trail Gap Closure ProjectDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | CA | $250,000 |
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| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Public Law 119-75 | Pacifica Avenue Safe Routes to School ProjectDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | CA | $250,000 |
| San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) | Public Law 119-75 | BART Station LED Lighting ProgramDepartment of Transportation · Transit Infrastructure Grants | CA | $500,000 |
| Contra Costa County Library | Public Law 119-75 | Bay Point LibraryDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CA | $2,000,000 |
| City of El Cerrito | Public Law 119-86 | Hillside Natural Area Hazardous Fuels ManagementFEMA · Federal Assistance-PDM | CA | $1,145,144 |
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