John Garamendi
Democrat Representative, District 8, California
10 bills326 cosponsored$559K raised674 votes recorded
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Legislation
HR 10612cosponsor
To provide for the basic needs of students at institutions of higher education.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HCONRES 119sponsor
Celebrating the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Peace Corps, and commending its volunteers and contributions to global peace, friendship, and development.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HJRES 217cosponsor
Disapproving the proposed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia submitted to the Congress on September 14, 2026.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 10421cosponsor
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to increase support for elementary and secondary education, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Armed Services, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10267sponsor
To improve the safety of the air supply on aircraft, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 9980sponsor
To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require a school food authority to make publicly available any waiver of the Buy American requirement, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 9941cosponsor
To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9902cosponsor
To prohibit the naming of any Federal building, facility, or program after any elected official or political appointee for a certain period or while using their name commercially, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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HR 9835cosponsor
To allow members of Congress access to certain Federal buildings, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 9817cosponsor
To end the shackling of pregnant individuals, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HCONRES 114cosponsor
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 9549cosponsor
To amend title 10, United States Code, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, and the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 to repeal certain reporting requirements related to unfunded priorities, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
HR 9544cosponsor
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate payments under Medicare Advantage, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HR 9534cosponsor
To direct the Secretary of the Air Force to procure space-based commercial data and end products to support the efforts of the Department of Defense and the wildfire mission of the United States Northern Command.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
HRES 1391cosponsor
Impeaching Linda M. McMahon, Secretary of Education, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9414cosponsor
To improve the structure of the Federal Pell Grant program, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9289cosponsor
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the tax credit for contributions of individuals to scholarship granting organizations, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 9291cosponsor
To establish a Federal standard in order to improve the Nation's resilience to current and future flood risk.
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9250cosponsor
To modernize and maintain the National Park Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Indian Education in celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
HRES 1344cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 7 through June 13, 2026, as "National Trailer Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Trailer Safety Week to educate American motorists about the importance of proper towing techniques and maintenance.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Voting Record
249 yea329 nay92 missed4 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- John GaramendiDemocratic· this member$559K raised
- Nicolas CarjuzaaDemocratic$33K raised
- Rudy RecileRepublican$20K raised
- Aaron B RowdenDemocratic$15K raised
- Harinder Singh LambaDemocratic—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$559K
Small donors $9KLarge individual $156KPACs $394K
Spent $610KCash $1.2M
2024 cycle$1.1M
Small donors $26KLarge individual $526KPACs $561K
Spent $970KCash $1.3M
2022 cycle$1.1M
Small donors $26KLarge individual $442KPACs $677K
Spent $1.1MCash $1.1M
2020 cycle$1.1M
Small donors $32KLarge individual $411KPACs $618K
Spent $717KCash $1.1M
2018 cycle$1.1M
Small donors $55KLarge individual $347KPACs $713K
Spent $839KCash $724K
2016 cycle$1.1M
Small donors $54KLarge individual $455KPACs $634K
Spent $880KCash $444K
2014 cycle$1.5M
Small donors $78KLarge individual $613KPACs $759K
Spent $1.3MCash $177K
2012 cycle$2.1M
Small donors $142KLarge individual $1.1MPACs $770K
Spent $2.1MCash $40K
2010 cycle$1.8M
Small donors $62KLarge individual $1.1MPACs $631K
Spent $1.7MCash $49K
Top Contributors
EDISON CHOUEST OFFSHORE$13K
THE DUTRA GROUP$11K
SINGH SEMICONDUCTORS$10K
HALL FINANCIAL GROUP$9K
NORTH SACRAMENTO LAND COMPANY$9K
THE GRUPE CO.$9K
HALL FINANCIAL GROUP$7K
THE YUCAIPA COMPANIES$7K
PARTNER AT KLEINER PERKINS CAUFIELD &$7K
ROSELYNE C. SWIG$7K
Committees
House Committee on Armed Services
- Readiness
- Strategic Forces
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
- Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management
- Highways and Transit
- Water Resources and Environment
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HR 10612: To provide for the basic needs of students at institutions of higher education.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HCONRES 119: Celebrating the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Peace Corps, and commending its volunteers and contributions to global peace, friendship, and development.
sponsor2026-09-21
legislation
HR 10421: To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to increase support for elementary and secondary education, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
HJRES 217: Disapproving the proposed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia submitted to the Congress on September 14, 2026.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
not_voting2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
not_voting2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
not_voting2026-09-16
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
not_voting2026-09-16
vote
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Ratepayer Protection Act
not_voting2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
not_voting2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
not_voting2026-09-16
vote
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
not_voting2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
not_voting2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
not_voting2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
not_voting2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
not_voting2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
not_voting2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
not_voting2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
not_voting2026-09-15
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
not_voting2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
not_voting2026-09-15
vote
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
not_voting2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
not_voting2026-09-14
vote
HR 10267: To improve the safety of the air supply on aircraft, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-03
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
not_voting2026-09-03
vote
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
not_voting2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
not_voting2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
not_voting2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
not_voting2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
not_voting2026-09-01
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 82025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 82023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 32021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 32019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 32017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 32015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 32013-01-03, 2015-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 102011-01-05, 2013-01-03Democrat
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House, Dist. 102009-11-03, 2011-01-03Democrat
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