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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John Garamendi

Representative · CA-8 · D

Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Nov 3, 2009

Official website Biographical 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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 10907 · To prohibit interference in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
Introduced Oct 22, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 22, 2026 · original cosponsor
Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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. 10858 · CARE for Blood Cancer Act of 2026
Introduced Oct 22, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 10612 · BASIC Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 10421 · Transforming Education for the Future Act
Introduced Sep 16, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): 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.
H.J.Res. 217 · Disapproving the proposed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia submitted to the Congress on September 14, 2026.
Introduced Sep 16, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 9941 · Right to IVF Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): 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.
H.R. 9902 · Federal Naming Standards Act
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): 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.
H.R. 9849 · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 10, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jul 22, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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. 9835 · Congressional Oversight and Agency Access Act
Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jul 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.R. 9817 · Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act
Introduced Jul 21, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Con.Res. 114 · Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
Introduced Jul 21, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 9549 · 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.
Introduced Jun 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R. 9544 · Save MEDICARE Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jul 17, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R. 9534 · Wildfire Response Modernization Act
Introduced Jun 29, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.Res. 1391 · Impeaching Linda M. McMahon, Secretary of Education, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Introduced Jun 25, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 25, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jun 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1380 · Commemorating 50 years of women at the service academies.
Introduced Jun 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 29, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 23, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Armed 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.
H.R. 9414 · Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Jun 23, 2026): 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.
H.R. 9291 · Federal Flood Risk Management Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Emergency Management
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): 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.
H.R. 9289 · Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9250 · Great American Outdoors Act 250
Introduced Jun 10, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 10, 2026 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
H.Res. 1344 · 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.
Introduced Jun 8, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 8, 2026 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Jun 8, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.R. 9183 · Artificial Intelligence Environmental Impacts Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 8, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 6, 2026 · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Jun 8, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on 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.Res. 1329 · Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".
Introduced May 29, 2026 · cosponsored May 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1328 · Honoring the 80th anniversary of United States-Philippine relations.
Introduced May 29, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 30, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (May 29, 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.R. 9048 · Celiac Safety Act of 2026
Introduced May 29, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 31, 2026 · Health
Latest action (May 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

440 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.

H.R. 10907 · To prohibit interference in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
Introduced Oct 22, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 22, 2026 · original cosponsor
Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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. 10858 · CARE for Blood Cancer Act of 2026
Introduced Oct 22, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 10612 · BASIC Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 10421 · Transforming Education for the Future Act
Introduced Sep 16, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): 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.
H.J.Res. 217 · Disapproving the proposed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia submitted to the Congress on September 14, 2026.
Introduced Sep 16, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 9941 · Right to IVF Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): 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.
H.R. 9902 · Federal Naming Standards Act
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): 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.
H.R. 9849 · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 10, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jul 22, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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. 9835 · Congressional Oversight and Agency Access Act
Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jul 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.R. 9817 · Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act
Introduced Jul 21, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Con.Res. 114 · Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
Introduced Jul 21, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 9549 · 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.
Introduced Jun 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R. 9544 · Save MEDICARE Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jul 17, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R. 9534 · Wildfire Response Modernization Act
Introduced Jun 29, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.Res. 1391 · Impeaching Linda M. McMahon, Secretary of Education, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Introduced Jun 25, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 25, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jun 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1380 · Commemorating 50 years of women at the service academies.
Introduced Jun 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 29, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 23, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Armed 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.
H.R. 9414 · Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Jun 23, 2026): 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.
H.R. 9291 · Federal Flood Risk Management Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Emergency Management
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): 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.
H.R. 9289 · Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9250 · Great American Outdoors Act 250
Introduced Jun 10, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 10, 2026 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
H.Res. 1344 · 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.
Introduced Jun 8, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 8, 2026 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Jun 8, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.R. 9183 · Artificial Intelligence Environmental Impacts Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 8, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 6, 2026 · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Jun 8, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on 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.Res. 1329 · Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".
Introduced May 29, 2026 · cosponsored May 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1328 · Honoring the 80th anniversary of United States-Philippine relations.
Introduced May 29, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 30, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (May 29, 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.R. 9048 · Celiac Safety Act of 2026
Introduced May 29, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 31, 2026 · Health
Latest action (May 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.