Military and Veterans
The 10th Congressional District is home to Travis Air Force Base, the largest air mobility organization in the Air Force and the largest employer in Solano County. I am honored to represent thousands of veterans, military personnel, and their families, and I am committed to protecting their welfare and providing them with every opportunity to prosper. I recently voted for six bills—H.R. 4810, H.R. 1879, H.R. 4592, H.R. 3976, H.R. 4667, and H.R. 5136—that will provide better medical services and improved resources for our nation’s homeless and jobless veterans.
—Congressman John Garamendi
Military and Veterans Fact Sheets
- Taking Care of our Veterans (Word Document)
Military and Veterans
- March 05, 2012
Congressmen Garamendi, Pompeo Launch Congressional Mobility Air Forces Caucus on Capitol Hill - March 01, 2012
At Senate Judiciary Committee Garamendi Testifies on Due Process Guarantee Act - February 08, 2012
Garamendi Calls for End to War in Afghanistan on House Floor and on NPR - February 02, 2012
Armed Services Committee Member Garamendi Encouraged by Defense Secretary Panetta’s Call for an End to Combat Operations in Afghanistan in 2013 - February 01, 2012
Congressman Garamendi Introduces Veterans Reemployment Act - January 19, 2012
Nearly 100 Solano County Seniors Attend Rep. Garamendi's Senior Resources Fair - January 05, 2012
Armed Services Committee Member John Garamendi Issues Statement on Defense Strategic Review - December 16, 2011
Garamendi/Heinrich Bill Clarifies Detention Policy & Protects American Citizens' Due Process Rights - December 14, 2011
After Fighting for Needed Changes, Armed Services Committee Member Garamendi Votes for Improved Defense Bill - December 13, 2011
MC-12 to Remain at Beale Air Force Base Following Garamendi Letters to Defense Authorization Conference Committee - December 08, 2011
Armed Services Committee Member Garamendi Fights for Beale Air Force Base, Urges Congress to Keep MC-12 Program in Air Force - November 16, 2011
Garamendi Votes for Important Veterans Jobs Bill - November 15, 2011
Dozens of Veterans Attend Congressman Garamendi’s Veterans Resources Fair in Dixon - November 02, 2011
Garamendi Commends Passage of Veterans’ Compensation Act As Troops Return Home, Bill Will Increase Disability Compensation for American Heroes - October 25, 2011
Veterans Services Fair - October 21, 2011
Armed Services Committee Member Rep. Garamendi Congratulates President Obama for Ending Iraq War by Year’s End - October 20, 2011
Armed Services Committee Member Rep. Garamendi Hopeful that Qaddafi's Demise Marks a New Chapter for the Libyan People - October 18, 2011
Congressman Garamendi Releases a Comprehensive Breakdown of Defense Savings Supported by Bipartisan Defense Experts - October 07, 2011
103,000 Jobs in September Positive News, but Ongoing Jobs Crisis Still Calls for Swift Passage of President's Jobs Plan, Says Rep. Garamendi - September 20, 2011
Congressman Garamendi Applauds End to Discriminatory Don't Ask Don't Tell Policy - September 08, 2011
Congressman Garamendi on President Obama's Jobs Address - August 30, 2011
Rep. Garamendi Brings Together Dozens of Non-Profit and Faith-Based Groups to Discuss Best Practices to Treat PTSD among Veterans - August 08, 2011
Garamendi Statement on Loss of American Troops in Afghanistan - July 07, 2011
Majority of Democrats & Growing Number of Republicans Vote for Garamendi Amendment for Responsible Drawdown in Afghanistan - June 24, 2011
Congressman Garamendi on the Libyan Votes - June 21, 2011
Bipartisan Coalition in Congress Sends Letter to President Obama Urging Significant and Sizable Withdrawal from Afghanistan - June 14, 2011
Congressman Garamendi Votes for Veterans with Today’s MilCon Vote - June 01, 2011
Congressman Garamendi Visits Afghanistan, Learns More About Special Operations in Region - May 26, 2011
Garamendi Rejects "a Blank Check for Any War Anywhere" During House Vote on Pentagon Spending Bill - May 25, 2011
Congressman Garamendi Introduces Amendment to Protect Local Small Businesses and Create Jobs Near Travis Air Force Base - May 24, 2011
Congressman Garamendi’s Afghanistan Amendment to be Considered by Rules Committee Today - May 12, 2011
Congressman Garamendi Sole Vote Against Defense Bill because of Afghanistan War, Don’t Ask Don’t Tell & Wasteful Pentagon Spending - May 10, 2011
Congressman Garamendi to Introduce Amendment at Defense Bill Hearing to End to War in Afghanistan - May 09, 2011
Garamendi & Bipartisan Congressional Coalition Send Letter to President Obama Urging an End to War in Afghanistan - May 02, 2011
Rep. Garamendi Praises President Obama & Forces for Bin Laden Operation, Calls on Leaders to Reevaluate Strategy in Afghanistan - February 28, 2011
Middle East Revolutions Demonstrate Need for American Clean Energy Revolution, Rep. Garamendi Says in Call for National Clean Energy Plan - February 19, 2011
Congressman Garamendi Votes Against Reckless Republican Proposal that Would Destroy 800,000 Jobs and Devastate Critical Public Services - February 15, 2011
Congressman Garamendi Says Republican No Jobs Budget Proposal Would Harm Millions of Americans and Stifle Innovation - February 02, 2011
Congressman Garamendi Proud to Announce Finalists for 10th Congressional District’s Military Service Academy Nominations - January 31, 2011
Armed Services Committee Member Rep. Garamendi Encourages Egyptian Government & Opposition to Embrace Peaceful Transition to Democracy - December 15, 2010
Congressman Garamendi and House Democrats Again Vote to End Don’t Ask Don’t Tell - December 08, 2010
Congressman Garamendi Disappointed that House Republicans Torpedoed $250 in Assistance for Seniors - December 01, 2010
Congressman Garamendi on Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Report: "Don’t Delay, Don’t Discriminate in the Military" - November 30, 2010
Congressman Garamendi's Resolution Honoring Travis Air Force Base Passes House - October 18, 2010
Congressmen Garamendi, McNerney Join VA Secretary Shinseki at Livermore VA Hospital Roundtable Discussion with Veterans - October 13, 2010
Congressman Garamendi Stands Up for Homeless Veterans at North Bay Stand Down in Dixon - October 08, 2010
Congressmen Miller, Garamendi Announce Extension of Retroactive Pay Deadline for Soldiers Affected by Stop Loss Orders - September 30, 2010
House Passes Garamendi-Championed Bill to Improve Veterans Insurance - September 27, 2010
Congressman Garamendi Secures Money for Travis Air Force Base Environmental Review, Will Help Base Progress toward AB 32 Climate Change Goals - July 30, 2010
Congressman Garamendi Vote Further Assists Travis AFB, Creates New Jobs by Investing in Housing & Transportation - July 29, 2010
Congressman Garamendi Outraged by Insurance Industry Scam Putting at Risk Military Life Insurance Policies - July 28, 2010
Congressmen Garamendi and Miller Help Bring New Investments to Travis Air Force Base - July 27, 2010
Congressman Garamendi Votes to End the Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq - July 12, 2010
Congressmen Garamendi, Miller, McNerney Host Women Veterans Fair, More than 200 Veterans and Family Members in Attendance - July 01, 2010
Congressman Garamendi Votes to Bring the Troops Home from Afghanistan - June 23, 2010
Join Me at My Women Veterans Fair - June 21, 2010
Women Veterans Fair with Reps. Miller and McNerney - June 01, 2010
Congressman Garamendi Votes to Spur Job Growth in America - May 28, 2010
Congressman Garamendi Votes for Defense Authorization Bill, Includes Resources for Troops and Repeal of DADT, Garamendi Amendments Bolster Travis AFB and National Labs in Livermore - May 06, 2010
Congressman Garamendi Appointed to Influential House Armed Services Committee - April 28, 2010
House Passes Important Bill to Prevent Wasteful and Excessive Private Sector Military Contracts - April 21, 2010
Congressman Garamendi Today Votes for Important Legislation to Improve Health Services Access for Military Personnel and Veterans - November 06, 2009
Rep. John Garamendi Expresses Condolences on Ft. Hood Shootings