Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source ↗
Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
Garamendi opposes the proposal to build two tunnels that would divert water from the Sacramento Delta southward. He argues the tunnels would not create new water and would harm the Delta and existing water rights; he says he is dedicated to stopping them.
Context: The passage characterizes the tunnels as proposed and does not identify a specific federal measure to stop them.
Garamendi opposes federal efforts to dismantle California’s existing water-rights system. He says the system is important to Northern California farmers, the local economy, and ecosystems.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Garamendi supports building surface water storage, including the proposed Sites Reservoir in Colusa County, and investing in groundwater storage projects. He says these investments would increase flexibility for the Central Valley Project and the State Water Project.
Context: Sites Reservoir is described as a proposed off-stream reservoir.
Garamendi is working to reform policies that require veterans to obtain duplicative and expensive civilian credentials for work they performed in the armed forces. The effort is intended to recognize when military skills, such as aircraft engine maintenance, truck driving, or emergency medical work, transfer directly to civilian jobs.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Garamendi supports improving the G.I. Bill by increasing funding for veterans’ education benefits, including specialized trade and technical training, as well as veterans’ housing and entrepreneurial opportunities. He says the expanded benefits would not match the generosity provided to veterans after the Second World War.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Garamendi supports improving vocational training in high schools and community colleges, and partnerships among businesses, schools, and labor apprenticeship programs. He says these efforts should help develop a skilled workforce.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Garamendi authored the Make It In America: Airports, Highways, Trains and Transit Act. It would set stronger standards for goods and equipment bought with federal funds for airports, highways, trains, and transit, with the stated goal of supporting U.S. manufacturing jobs.
Context: The passage does not provide the proposed standards or describe exceptions.
Garamendi supports the Equality Act, which would update the Civil Rights Act to prohibit discrimination against LGBT Americans in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Garamendi supports allowing Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices directly and importing drugs from countries with rigorous safety standards. He says these changes would lower drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries and help make Medicare more solvent.
Context: The passage does not specify which countries or drugs would qualify for importation.
Garamendi supports implementing a national public option for health insurance. He says it should increase competition and expand insurance choices in every community.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.