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July 29, 2026
Garamendi, Sherman, Beyer: Congress Must Reject Dangerous Trump-Saudi Nuclear Deal Without Safeguards
July 22, 2026
Rep. Garamendi Statement on Trump-Saudi Arabia Nuclear Deal
July 22, 2026
Top Democrat on House Armed Services Readiness, Rep. Garamendi, Statement Votes NO on NDAA
July 22, 2026
Rep. Garamendi, House Democrats Demand the Trump Administration Abandon Illegal Plans to Dismantle Civil Rights and Special Education Offices
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Rep. John Garamendi
John Garamendi was raised on his family’s ranch in Mokelumne Hill, California. He received his B.A. in business from UC Berkeley where he was a Wheeler Scholar, second team All America offensive guard, two-time all Pacific Coast Conference team, and the 1964 West Coast heavy weight wrestling champion. They now have 13 grandchildren and continue to raise Angus cattle on their family ranch and grow pears in their Delta orchard.
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The Trump administration has now admitted in court documents that it canceled billions of dollars in federal grants based solely on whether states voted for Donald Trump.
This is a blatant abuse of power. Federal funding belongs to the American people, not to the president.
I will keep fighting to ensure California receives every dollar our communities are promised. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Pentagon is moving quickly to lease land on military bases for massive AI data centers, but too often the extraordinary demand for energy and water comes at the expense of surrounding communities.
That is why I introduced an amendment to the NDAA requiring the Department of Defense to fully evaluate the impacts before any of these deals are finalized.
I will keep pushing to protect local resources, increase oversight at the Pentagon, and ensure data centers are sufficiently regulated. ... See MoreSee Less
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When I asked Patti to marry me she said yes—but only if we joined the Peace Corps ps together. Six months later, we were teaching in a remote village in Ethiopia with no running water or electricity. It remains the most meaningful experience of our lives.
Today, more than 3,000 Americans are serving in the Peace Corps.
The Peace Corps reflects the very best of our country, and I'll never stop fighting to protect it. ... See MoreSee Less
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