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John
Garamendi

U.S. Representative for California

In office
16 yrsSince Nov 2009
Next election
2027Re-elected 2021
Age
81Born Jan 24, 1945
Party
Democrat
What they stand for

Garamendi has spent years focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.

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01 · Background

Who they are, where they came from

John Garamendi represents California's 8th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, a seat he has held since November 2009. His district encompasses areas of Northern California between San Francisco and Sacramento, including the cities of Fairfield and Vacaville. Before entering Congress, Garamendi served as California Insurance Commissioner from 1991 to 1995 and again from 2003 to 2007, as U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Interior from 1995 to 1998, and as the 46th Lieutenant Governor of California from 2007 until his election to Congress. In the House, Garamendi has sponsored legislation to commemorate World War II-era women workers, including the Rosie the Riveter Commemorative Coin Act (HR.7770) and the National Rosie the Riveter Day Act (HR.2256). He has introduced bills addressing aviation safety (HR.1293), federal education funding for schools on federal land (HR.2629), and bridge maintenance (HR.4170). He voted in favor of the Building Chips in America Act of 2023 (S.2228), which became law. His amendments to legislation in the 118th Congress were agreed to by voice vote (HAMDT.869, HAMDT.1207).

02 · Recent significant work

What they’ve done lately

Jan 15, 2025Sponsored

Rosie the Riveter Commemorative Coin Act

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Mar 21, 2024Sponsored

Rosie the Riveter Commemorative Coin Act

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Sep 23, 2024Voted yes

(S.2228)

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Mar 1, 2023Sponsored

Cabin Air Safety Act of 2023

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Mar 1, 2023Sponsored

Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2023

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03 · What's coming up

Bills they’ll vote on next

Bills that have cleared committee and are heading for a floor vote. See all upcoming votes →

House·HR.1071Reported to floor

No Censors on our Shores Act of 2025

Would bar entry and allow deportation of foreign officials who suppressed U.S. citizens' speech.

House·HR.151Reported to floor

Equal Representation Act of 2025

Would base House seat apportionment on citizen population rather than total population.

House·HR.2071Reported to floor

Save Our Shrimpers Act

Would bar U.S. funds to international institutions financing foreign shrimp operations.

House·HR.2076Reported to floor

Lulu’s Law

Would require the FCC to explicitly authorize wireless emergency alerts for shark attacks.

House·HR.2159Reported to floor

Count the Crimes to Cut Act

Would require public databases listing all federal criminal statutory and regulatory offenses.

04 · Money

Where the campaign funds come from

PAC contributions account for 63.7% of Garamendi's $410K in total receipts this cycle, with individuals making up the remaining 36.3% — almost entirely from itemized donations of $200 or more. Top PAC contributors include American Crystal Sugar PAC, NECAPAC, the Machinists Non Partisan Political League, the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Campaign Assistance Fund, and D.R.I.V.E. (Teamsters). Individual donor concentrations are narrow, led by Hall Financial Group and Marcus & Millichap.

Total raised · 2026
$415K
Cash on hand
$1.3M
Spent
$418K
By source
  • Individuals$151K · 36.3%
  • PACs$264K · 63.7%
Individual donor mix
Small-donor share (under $200)4.5%
Top PAC contributors
  • AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR PACFEC ↗$10K
  • NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NECAPAC)FEC ↗$5K
  • MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS &FEC ↗$5K
  • INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS CAMPAIGN ASSISTANCE FUNDFEC ↗$5K
  • HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$5K
  • D.R.I.V.E. - DEMOCRAT, REPUBLICAN, INDEPENDENT VOTER EDUCATION (TEAMSTERS)FEC ↗$5K
  • FAIRBANKS MORSE, LLC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$5K
  • TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEEFEC ↗$5K
  • SALTCHUK RESOURCES, INC. PACFEC ↗$4K
  • AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AAJ PAC)FEC ↗$4K
Top employer concentrations
  • HALL FINANCIAL GROUP$7K· 3 donors
  • MARCUS & MILLICHAP$5K· 2 donors

Self-reported employer data. Categories like “Retired” and “Not Employed” are excluded — these reflect demographic patterns rather than industry concentrations.

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