John Garamendi: “The strategy that we tried to put in place 5 years ago now was to give work to the private shipyards.”

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.

The bottom line is my Democratic colleagues and I think about and fight every day to lower costs for all Americans, not just January 6th rioters or billionaires.

"No legislation of this scope is perfect, and while I am disappointed it does not include all my amendments, I am committed to building on the work that has been done and I am glad that this Committee was able to come to an agreement that…

On this anniversary of the Jones Act, I recognize the vital role of our nation’s maritime industry and workforce.