Political Quotes

John Garamendi: “Minimum-wage workers in California must work an average of 88 hours per week just to afford a modest one-bedroom rental…”

On the recordJune 25, 2026
Minimum-wage workers in California must work an average of 88 hours per week just to afford a modest one-bedroom rental at fair market rates. That is unacceptable.
Said by
John Garamendi
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Discussing housing affordability issues

Share

More from John Garamendi

Jun 26, 2026

My colleagues and I will not stand for it. Today, we are filing articles of impeachment to end Secretary McMahon's out-of-control assault on the public education system and the millions of students it serves.

garamendi.house.gov
Jun 25, 2026

With House passage of this important legislation, the HOME Investment Partnerships Program will, for the first time since 1994, be modernized and brought into the 21st century.

garamendi.house.gov
Jul 2, 2026

Bloated defense spending has been a serious problem for far too long. Requiring unfunded priorities only encourages the Pentagon to seek additional funding outside the normal budget process, often at the expense of readiness and sound…

garamendi.house.gov
Jun 25, 2026

After years of work, we are one signature away from increasing access to affordable housing for hardworking Californians.

garamendi.house.gov

Other voices in this conversation