John Garamendi
Democrat · CA-8 · U.S. House
Bio
John Raymond Garamendi is an American businessman, politician and member of the Democratic Party who has represented areas of Northern California between San Francisco and Sacramento, including the cities of Fairfield and Vacaville in the United States House of Representatives since 2009. Garamendi was the California insurance commissioner from 1991 to 1995 and 2003 to 2007, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Interior from 1995 to 1998, and the 46th lieutenant governor of California from 2007 until his election to Congress in late 2009.
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Issue profile
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'Trillion-Dollar Scam': Lawmakers Demand Halt to Trump's Golden Dome BoondoggleDemocratic lawmakers are taking aim at President Donald Trump's proposed “Golden Dome” missile defense system, which the Congressional Budget Office projected last month would cost $1.2 trillion to create, deploy, and operate over the first 20 years of its ex…
Common Dreams · June 18, 2026
'Who Are You Cheering For?' Hegseth Suggests US Lawmaker Is a Traitor for Criticizing Trump's Iran WarUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday lashed out at a Democratic lawmaker over his criticism of President Donald Trump's illegal war with Iran.During testimony before the House Armed Services Committee, Hegseth attacked Rep. John Garamendi (D-Calif.)…
Common Dreams · April 29, 2026
‘Shame on You!’ Pete Hegseth Explodes on House Democrat During Heated Hearing BattlePete Hegseth went off on Rep. John Garamendi after the California Democrat said the Iran war has turned into a "quagmire" during a hearing on Wednesday The post ‘Shame on You!’ Pete Hegseth Explodes on House Democrat During Heated Hearing Battle first appeare…
Mediaite · April 29, 2026
'Unmitigated disaster' warning for GOP as House pushes Trump law: 'It's going to hurt'WASHINGTON — When Congress returns to Washington next week, Democrats will be on the defensive, rallying to kill the SAVE Act, a voting reform measure that party leaders say is a key part of President Donald Trump’s plan to seize control of elections.“Oh, I t…
Raw Story · February 20, 2026
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