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Current Issues
Economy / Education
Congressman John Garamendi is focused on growing the middle class. He is the leading voice in Congress for “Make It In America” policies that will help bring manufacturing jobs back to America.
Environment
Congressman Garamendi is dedicated to stopping the tunnels and saving the Delta. In addition, he has introduced legislation that makes vital investments in water infrastructure to protect the local species and better address future droughts.
Healthcare
Congressman Garamendi wants to make America’s healthcare delivery system more effective in keeping us healthy, including additional incentives to keep hospitals and community clinics in underserved communities.
Get to know John
Elected to the state legislature in 1974, Garamendi’s first legislation was the Rural Health Act of California to ensure that underserved residents in rural communities had access to quality health care. As a legislator, he established a work-oriented welfare program, developed a state agenda for economic competitiveness and scientific advancement, and authored legislation to fund the construction of research facilities across the UC system.