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John Raymond Garamendi is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 8th congressional district since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and environmental protection during his tenure in Congress. Garamendi has also been an advocate for veterans and military families, reflecting California's significant military presence.
Earth Day 2015 is rapidly approaching. I would like to draw the attention of the House and the American citizens to the reality of climate change. Global warming is real. Take a look at California. We are in the midst of the fourth year of…
the Coast Guard is indispensable to commerce, to this Nation's security, and environmental protection of this Nation.
Why don't we write in to that legislation the regulations that are forever stuck in OMB that have been written by the two organizations here that speak to tank car safety standards, that speak to volatility, speak to tracks maintenance…
It seems to me that one of the important things we ought to be considering as we deal with this AUMF is that it will be expensive, or have some expense, for the taxpayers of the United States.
I am thankful for the opportunity to speak. I hadn't intended to talk on Medicare, although I think that the ultimate reaction to what we just heard is that the Medicare guarantee that has been the bedrock, foundation, for seniors really…
Thank you very much, Ms. Bass. I really appreciate your support. You have been a leader in California for many years, despite your youth. We look forward to this. I am very familiar with the extensions that you are talking about in…
Mr. Tonko, thank you so very much. You are always passionate about growing the American economy, making the jobs. Often, you talk about research and the important role of research and, today, the important role of infrastructure of all…
Mr. Tonko, you are talking about water. In just looking through the report card from the American Society of Civil Engineers, they have down here ``water systems,'' with drinking water, D; energy, D-plus; sanitation is another D; and…
We know that one of the key opportunities that presents itself to Congress in the next 3 months is the surface transportation bill. We know that we have to have it out of here, renew it by the end of May. We know that if we do that, the…
Mr. Tonko, thank you so very much. You keep bringing these issues so clearly to all of us. There are some among the 435 Members of this House who believe that the Federal Government should not have a role in these kinds of projects, and I…
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