John Garamendi

Californian and Congressman for California's 8th Congressional District. Senior member on @hascdemocrats and @transportdems. Ranking Member of Readiness.

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Republicans are trying to hand Trump and Hegseth a $150 billion slush fund with no plan.

"Have we lost our minds? $150 billion out of the mouths of children who are not going to get a school lunch. That's what's happening here."

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This is how the Pentagon hides information from Congress: classified hearings.

Trump is the biggest liar on the Iran war. When he wants to tell the truth he usually gives updates to Congress in classified hearings.

That way members of Congress aren't allowed to can't share the truth.

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Trump’s Saudi nuclear deal is a corrupt giveaway that threatens global security and risks igniting a nuclear arms race in the Middle East.

Even Marco Rubio warned about these very dangers when he served in the Senate. Now he's flip flopped.

In our new op-ed, @SenMarkey, @SenJeffMerkley, & @RepDonBeyer, and I explain why Congress must reject this reckless deal.

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BREAKING: The DOJ spent nearly a million dollars of your money to plaster Trump’s face outside their Washington headquarters.

This is exactly why I joined my Democratic colleagues in introducing the Federal Naming Standards Act to combat this kind of corrupt, self-serving propaganda.

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The Trump administration has now admitted in court documents that it canceled billions of dollars in federal grants based solely on whether states voted for Donald Trump.

This is a blatant abuse of power. Federal dollars belong to the American people, not the president.

I will keep fighting to ensure California receives every dollar our communities are promised.

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Capitol Hill staff and interns joined us for a conversation about #PeaceCorps service and the people behind the mission. 🏛️

Thank you to our panelists Michaela, Ana, and Daniel for sharing their experiences, and to Representatives @RepGaramendi and @RepAmata, co-chairs of the Peace Corps Caucus, for hosting the discussion.

We appreciated the opportunity to introduce more congressional staff to the work Volunteers do around the world—and the skills they bring home. 🕊️

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The Pentagon is moving quickly to lease land on military bases for massive AI data centers, but too often the extraordinary demand for energy and water comes at the expense of surrounding communities.

That is why I introduced legislation requiring the DOD to fully evaluate the impacts before any deal is finalized.

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When I asked Patti to marry me, she said yes, but only if we joined the @PeaceCorps. Six months later, we were teaching in a remote village in Ethiopia with no running water or electricity.

It remains the most meaningful experience of our lives. I'll always keep fighting for the Peace Corps.

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I'm introducing legislation to prevent federal buildings from being named after elected officials until 10 years after they leave office.

Public institutions should serve the people; not as tools for political self-promotion.

Let history decide who deserves that honor, not the person seeking it.

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Today, I voted YES on the House passed the Iran War Powers Resolution to halt unauthorized military action and stop Trump’s reckless war of choice in Iran.

The Constitution is clear: only Congress has the authority to declare war.

We must hold the executive branch accountable and put the safety of American troops first.

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Today's Trump-Saudi nuclear deal is terrible policy.

It abandons "Gold Standard" safeguards which increases the risk of uranium enrichment, nuclear proliferation, and a Middle East regional arms race.

We need fewer nuclear weapons, not more.

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I voted NO on the NDAA, the annual defense spending budget. Here's why:

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Congress should vote against the $1.5T NDAA, the annual defense spending bill.

Trump & Sec. Hegseth's failed war in Iran has spiraled out of control, leaving 19 American servicemembers dead, billions of taxpayer dollars wasted, and no clear end in sight.

Spending $1.5T on the military while taking food away from schoolchildren and gutting healthcare for working families is unconscionable.

Congress should reject this misplaced set of priorities and invest in the needs of the American people instead.

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Secretary Hegseth came before Congress today asking for $67 billion more as the costs of Trump’s failed Iran War pile up: 19 fallen service members, billions of taxpayer dollars spent, and a 40% increase in the cost of gas.

My answer is NO. Not another dime for an illegal war with no end in sight.

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I called out Trump’s illegal war in Iran three months ago. It was a quagmire then, and it's a quagmire now.

Today, Secretary Hegseth is back on Capitol Hill asking for another $67 billion, while 19 service members have been tragically killed and hundreds more injured in a conflict with no clear end in sight.

Our service members deserve better. End this war today!

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Trump claims Canadian wildfires are caused by "forest management."

Let's be clear: climate change is fueling larger, hotter, and more destructive wildfires.

Why won't Trump acknowledge this reality?

As a former Deputy Secretary of the Interior, I've seen the impacts firsthand. I'm fighting to tackle climate change, strengthen wildfire resilience, and protect California communities from the devastating fires that have become far too common.