John Garamendi: “As millions of Californians lose their livelihoods due to this pandemic and face a systemic housing shortage, Congress…”

There is now overwhelming evidence that Secretary McMahon has violated the law by dismantling and transferring congressionally mandated programs including ones that protect students from discrimination.

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.

This pest and its associated disease pose a potentially catastrophic threat to these industries. If left unchecked, CDFA estimates that losses associated with PD/GWSS could eclipse $104 million annually.

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