John Garamendi
Representative · CA-8 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Nov 3, 2009
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Representative · CA-8 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Nov 3, 2009
Official websiteBiographical Directory
Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
440 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
H.R. 9047 · Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act
Introduced May 29, 2026 · cosponsored May 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (May 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R. 9024 · Harry Lew and Danny Chen Military Justice Reform Act
Introduced May 26, 2026 · cosponsored May 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 26, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R. 8968 · No Presidential Self-Serving Lawsuits Act of 2026
Introduced May 21, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 30, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.J.Res. 189 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".
Introduced May 21, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8910 · SLUSH FUND Act of 2026
Introduced May 19, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (May 19, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 8907 · IMPACT to Save Moms Act
Introduced May 19, 2026 · cosponsored May 19, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 19, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1291 · Expressing support for the recognition of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as Wildfire Preparedness Week, the national event educating the public on fire safety and preparedness, and supporting the goals of a Wildfire Preparedness Week.
Introduced May 14, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Emergency Management
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.Res. 1286 · Calling for a trade policy that supports workers, consumers, independent farmers, small businesses, and the environment.
Introduced May 14, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 13, 2026 · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.Res. 1285 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that over 25 years of real-world evidence and hundreds of peer-reviewed studies proving that mifepristone is safe and effective should be respected, and law and policy governing access to lifesaving, time-sensitive medication abortion care in the United States should be equitable, transparent, and based on the best available peer-reviewed evidence-based science.
Introduced May 14, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · Health
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8831 · Protecting Our Democracy Act
Introduced May 14, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, House Administration, the Budget, Transportation and Infrastructure, Rules, Foreign Affairs, Ways and Means, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
Introduced May 14, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8807 · Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act
Introduced May 14, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8802 · January 6th Law Enforcement Heroes Compensation Fund Act
Introduced May 13, 2026 · cosponsored May 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8798 · Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026
Introduced May 13, 2026 · cosponsored May 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
Introduced May 12, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (May 12, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Energy and Commerce, 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.
H.R. 8734 · To express the Sense of Congress with respect to safety of medication abortion and Federal preemption of State restrictions on dispensing medication abortion, and for other purposes.
Introduced May 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 9, 2026 · Health
Latest action (May 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8730 · Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026
Introduced May 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 21, 2026 · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (May 11, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Foreign Affairs, 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.
H.R. 8707 · No Funds for Iran War Act
Introduced May 7, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 9, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (May 7, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
H.Res. 1255 · Supporting the designation of the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as "Teacher Appreciation Week".
Introduced May 4, 2026 · cosponsored May 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (May 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1243 · Recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Native Americans
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 22, 2026 · Economics and Public Finance
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Rules, 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.
H.R. 8582 · Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 8517 · Clean Energy Workforce Act
Introduced Apr 27, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Apr 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8450 · Save Willy Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 22, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Animals
Latest action (Apr 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.R. 8397 · Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act
Introduced Apr 21, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Apr 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.