If Democrats controlled Congress, I am confident we would put an end to this dangerous level of spending while continuing to provide for the American people.
John Garamendi
The Public Record
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.
This year, Republicans and President Trump are finishing what they started by giving ICE even more money while allowing January 6th rioters a taxpayer-funded bailout.
While Americans were already struggling with the rising costs of gas, food, and rent, Trump started a war with Iran causing gas prices to skyrocket, imposed tariffs, and enacted some of the largest cuts to Medicaid, health care services…
You could say I'm surprised, but how can I be when the President himself says he doesn't ‘think about Americans’ financial situation’?
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.
“Every year, I have the privilege of nominating such a highly qualified cohort of high school students from the district to our nation’s prestigious service academies,”
“I had the chance to meet with each of these students, and I’m pleased to announce that our country’s future is in good hands with these bright and capable future service members.”
The bill that passed is a loss for the country, and one whose consequences our children will feel for years to come unless Democrats regain control of Congress.
Despite these successes, they cannot overcome the fundamental flaws in this legislation.
But the job is not done. I will continue the push to bring commonsense measures to Congress that invests in American maritime strength.
$1.5 trillion, or $1,500,000,000,000. That is the egregious and dangerously irresponsible amount of money the Trump Administration has requested for military spending.
"Despite these successes, they cannot overcome the fundamental flaws in this legislation. The bill that passed is a loss for the country."
On this anniversary of the Jones Act, I recognize the vital role of our nation’s maritime industry and workforce.
"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…
"America's economy is nothing without our infrastructure," said Rep. Garamendi.
"$1.5 trillion, or $1,500,000,000,000. That is the egregious and dangerously irresponsible amount of money the Trump Administration has requested for military spending."
I stand with maritime labor and our U.S. maritime industry in honoring the Jones Act, today and everyday as we fight to protect this transformative law.
"I'm proud to have secured essential provisions in the BUILD America 250 Act that will improve the lives of my constituents as much as the roads they drive, the bridges they cross and the trains they ride."
There is a real possibility that $1.2 trillion is the floor, not the ceiling, for a program that won’t make America any safer.
Today House Democrats took control and passed the Iran War Powers Resolution to end Trump and Hegseth’s failed war of choice in Iran and rein in this reckless president.
I urge Senate Republicans to find their spine and end the Iran war once and for all.
A $1.2 trillion price tag is outrageous in itself, but it gets even worse when you read the report and see that this exorbitant cost is only a rough estimate.
Just like his golden ballroom or golden luxury jet, Trump’s desire to spend billions of taxpayer dollars to slap his faux-gold branding onto the country’s missile defense system should anger every American who has had their healthcare or…





