119th Congress
John Garamendi
Representative, CA-8, California
Party
- Democrat
- Born
- January 24, 1945 (age 81)
- In Congress
- House since 2009
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 100%
- Missed Votes
- 18%
- Office Phone
- 202-225-1880
- Website
- garamendi.house.gov
Committees
- Armed Services
- Transportation and Infrastructure
Who Is John Garamendi?
John Garamendi is a Democratic representative from CA-8 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 2009. Born January 24, 1945, Garamendi is 81. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Garamendi voted on 253 and missed 57. Garamendi voted with the majority of their party 100% of the time. Garamendi sponsored 15 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How John Garamendi Voted
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- Did Not VoteProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
- Did Not VotePROOF Act
- Did Not VoteLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- Did Not VoteRatepayer Protection Act
- Did Not VoteWater Resources Development Act of 2026
- Did Not VoteNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
- Did Not VoteRetire through Ownership Act
- Did Not VoteDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- Did Not VoteProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
- Did Not VoteDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
- Did Not VoteGUARD Act
- Did Not VoteWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Bills John Garamendi Sponsored
- Celebrating the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Peace Corps, and commending its volunteers and contributions to global peace, friendship, and development. (H.Con.Res. 119, In Committee)
- Cabin Air Safety Act of 2026 (H.R. 10267, In Committee)
- American Food for American Schools Act of 2026 (H.R. 9980, In Committee)
- ADAPT Assets Act (H.R. 8653, In Committee)
- Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. (H.Con.Res. 92, In Committee)
- Transportation Emergency Relief Extension Act (H.R. 4847, In Committee)
- Reaffirming the principles of the United States Constitution, including separation of powers and the rule of law, and condemning efforts to undermine the same. (H.Res. 603, Introduced)
- 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. (H.R. 4372, In Committee)
- Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act of 2025 (H.R. 4170, In Committee)
- Public Inspectors for Safe Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3963, In Committee)
- Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act (H.R. 2771, In Committee)
- Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act (H.R. 2629, In Committee)
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- National Rosie the Riveter Day Act (H.R. 2256, In Committee)
- Expanding Head Start Eligibility Act of 2025 (H.R. 728, In Committee)
- Rosie the Riveter Commemorative Coin Act (H.R. 429, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Garamendi spoke on the floor 13 times on 11 session days in the 119th Congress.
- House, July 21, 2026, 1,074 wordsNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
I begin by honoring those members of the military that lost their lives recently in the Iran conflict.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 11, 2026, 174 wordsCelebrating 50th Anniversary of California Conservation Corps
I rise today to honor an institution that is purely California, the California Conservation Corps, as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, January 15, 2026, 292 wordsHonoring the Life of Betty Reid Soskin
I rise today to honor the life of Betty Reid Soskin, who used all 104 years of her life to the fullest.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, January 14, 2026, 832 wordsExpiration of New Start
I thank Mr. Foster for bringing us together to talk about this profoundly important situation.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, January 8, 2026, 336 wordsIn Remembrance of the Honorable Doug Lamalfa
I thank the gentleman for yielding. I look at the photo and say, Doug, for 12 years, you and I represented the Sacramento River. We developed a friendship based upon the working part, but mostly upon sharing, sharing things. We would get on the airplane to fly to Washington, and you had your seat all the time. We said hello and talked about what was coming and then going home.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, January 8, 2026, 707 wordsProtecting Healthcare for Millions of Americans
Indeed, it is a great State because we have great freshmen Representatives. I thank them for this Special Order hour and the opportunity to really talk about a critical issue for our constituents in California and really all across America.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, December 10, 2025, 719 wordsDisinterment of Remains of Fernando V. Cota From Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas
I stand here a little bit confused. I want to support this bill, but at the same time, the work that we have put in on the Subcommittee on Readiness, dealing with the ability of the troops to have a clean barracks and to be ready to deal with the issues that are out there, there are many things going on that are troublesome. It may be time for all of us to just take a deep breath and go: Wait a minute.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 9, 2025, 724 wordsStreamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
I want to follow along on the path that our ranking member has laid out, but before I go there, I do thank my Republican colleagues, particularly Chairman Rogers, for his efforts in committee to put together a decent bill, which I did vote for.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 4, 2025, 177 wordsEnergy and Water Cuts
Moments ago in this Chamber, a very important piece of legislation was passed by one vote. It was the appropriation bill for energy and water.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, February 26, 2025, 2,674 wordsDemocratic Proposals
It is hard to say where to start, but perhaps I will simply augment what we just heard from my Democratic colleagues, who gave example after example of the crazy, uncoordinated attack on Americans that we are now seeing from the current administration.
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- The Destruction of Usaid (House, February 13, 2025)
- Trump Administration's Dismantling of the Federal Government (House, February 13, 2025)
- Unconditional Aid for Los Angeles (House, January 14, 2025)
California in Congress →
- Alex Padilla (D, Senate)
- Adam B. Schiff (D, Senate)
- Pete Aguilar (D, House)
- Nanette Diaz Barragán (D, House)
- Ami Bera (D, House)
- Julia Brownley (D, House)
- Ken Calvert (R, House)
- Salud O. Carbajal (D, House)
- Judy Chu (D, House)
- J. Luis Correa (D, House)
- Jim Costa (D, House)
- Mark DeSaulnier (D, House)
- Vince Fong (R, House)
- Laura Friedman (D, House)
- James Gallagher (R, House)
- Robert Garcia (D, House)
- Jimmy Gomez (D, House)
- Adam Gray (D, House)
- Josh Harder (D, House)
- Jared Huffman (D, House)
- Darrell Issa (R, House)
- Sara Jacobs (D, House)
- Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D, House)
- Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D, House)
- Ro Khanna (D, House)
- Kevin Kiley (I, House)
- Young Kim (R, House)
- Mike Levin (D, House)
- Sam T. Liccardo (D, House)
- Ted Lieu (D, House)
- Zoe Lofgren (D, House)
- Doris O. Matsui (D, House)
- Tom McClintock (R, House)
- Dave Min (D, House)
- Kevin Mullin (D, House)
- Jay Obernolte (R, House)
- Jimmy Panetta (D, House)
- Nancy Pelosi (D, House)
- Scott H. Peters (D, House)
- Luz M. Rivas (D, House)
- Raul Ruiz (D, House)
- Linda T. Sánchez (D, House)
- Brad Sherman (D, House)
- Lateefah Simon (D, House)
- Mark Takano (D, House)
- Mike Thompson (D, House)
- Norma J. Torres (D, House)
- Derek Tran (D, House)
- David G. Valadao (R, House)
- Juan Vargas (D, House)
- Aisha Wahab (D, House)
- Maxine Waters (D, House)
- George Whitesides (D, House)
Questions About John Garamendi
Is John Garamendi still in Congress?
Yes. John Garamendi is serving as representative from CA-8 in the 119th Congress.
What party is John Garamendi?
John Garamendi is a Democrat.
When is John Garamendi up for reelection?
Garamendi's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is John Garamendi?
John Garamendi was born January 24, 1945 and is 81.
How often does John Garamendi vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Garamendi voted with the majority of their party 100% of the time.
What committees is John Garamendi on?
House Committee on Armed Services; House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.