DemocratU.S. Representative, CA-08
John Garamendi
In the House since Nov 3, 2009 (9 terms). Current term ends Jan 3, 2027. Born Jan 24, 1945.
Official website · DC office 202-225-1880 · @RepGaramendi
At a glance
12Bills and joint resolutions sponsored (119th)
0Sponsored bills that became law
370Bills cosponsored
13.9%Roll-call votes missed (94 of 674)
98.6%Votes with own party's majority
$582,746Raised, 2025 to 2026 cycle
Sources: GovInfo Bill Status (Congress.gov data); Voteview roll-call data; FEC. Party-unity counts only votes where the party majority took a side; independents who caucus with Democrats are compared with Democrats.
Bills sponsored
| Bill | Title | Introduced | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 10267 | Cabin Air Safety Act of 2026 Transportation and Public Works · 1 cosponsors | Sep 3, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Sep 3, 2026 |
| H.R. 9980 | American Food for American Schools Act of 2026 Agriculture and Food · 2 cosponsors | Jul 30, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Jul 30, 2026 |
| H.R. 8653 | ADAPT Assets Act Transportation and Public Works · 4 cosponsors | May 4, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. May 4, 2026 |
| H.R. 4847 | Transportation Emergency Relief Extension Act Transportation and Public Works · 7 cosponsors | Aug 1, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. Aug 2, 2025 |
| H.R. 4372 | To amend title 10 to shorten breach reporting timelines, increase program transparency, and improve congressional oversight of Department of Defense cost overruns with respect to the cost growth for major systems, and for other purposes. Armed Forces and National Security · 4 cosponsors | Jul 14, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. Jul 14, 2025 |
| H.R. 4170 | Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act of 2025 Transportation and Public Works · 12 cosponsors | Jun 26, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. Jun 27, 2025 |
| H.R. 3963 | Public Inspectors for Safe Infrastructure Act Transportation and Public Works · 4 cosponsors | Jun 12, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. Jun 13, 2025 |
| H.R. 2771 | Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act Public Lands and Natural Resources · 11 cosponsors | Apr 9, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. Apr 9, 2025 |
| H.R. 2629 | Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act Education · 16 cosponsors | Apr 3, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Apr 3, 2025 |
| H.R. 2256 | National Rosie the Riveter Day Act Government Operations and Politics · 7 cosponsors | Mar 21, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Mar 21, 2025 |
| H.R. 728 | Expanding Head Start Eligibility Act of 2025 Social Welfare · 28 cosponsors | Jan 24, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Jan 24, 2025 |
| H.R. 429 | Rosie the Riveter Commemorative Coin Act Finance and Financial Sector · 169 cosponsors | Jan 15, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Jan 15, 2025 |
Showing the 12 most recent. Full list: Congress.gov member page. Bill data: GovInfo Bill Status bulk data.
Recent roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 674 S2403 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Retire through Ownership Act Result: Passed | Not voting |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 673 HR9497 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Water Resources Development Act Result: Passed | Not voting |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 672 HR9340 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Ratepayer Protection Act Result: Passed | Not voting |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 671 HJRES213 | On Passage 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” Result: Passed | Not voting |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 670 HR10326 | On Passage PROOF Act Result: Passed | Not voting |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 669 HR9576 | On Passage National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Result: Passed | Not voting |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 668 HR5334 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments 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 Result: Passed | Not voting |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 667 HCONRES93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran Result: Passed | Not voting |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 666 HJRES210 | On Passage 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” Result: Passed | Not voting |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 665 HR9500 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Result: Passed | Not voting |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 664 HR2140 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Result: Passed | Not voting |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 663 HR4646 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Whistleblower Protection Act Result: Passed | Not voting |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 662 HR8278 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act Result: Passed | Not voting |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 661 HR2978 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended GUARD Act Result: Passed | Not voting |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 660 HRES1530 | On Agreeing to the Resolution 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 Result: Passed | Not voting |
Source: Voteview (UCLA), built from official House Clerk and Senate roll calls. Full record: GovTrack.
Committees
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- House Committee on Armed Services
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators committee membership
Earmarks (Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending)
Draft: project-level earmark requests are not loaded yet. Members post their requests publicly; see the House Appropriations Committee list and the member's own website.
Sources: House Appropriations Committee · member website
Campaign money
$582,746Total raised
$168,504From individuals
$615,821Spent
$1,231,643Cash on hand
Source: FEC candidate summary, H0CA10149, coverage through Oct 14, 2026. Top donors: OpenSecrets.
Positions and background
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Data refreshed Oct 29, 2026.