"California's seniors, and every Californian who will become a senior, have good reason to be concerned about the changes to Medicare that almost every Republican in Congress voted to implement," said Congressman Garamendi, who has made protecting the Medicare guarantee a top priority. "The Ryan-Republican plan to end the Medicare guarantee would raise premiums paid by California seniors in the traditional Medicare program, on average, by at least $1,200 a year. This is effectively a regressive tax increase targeting middle class and lower income seniors, and so long as I'm in Congress, I'll do all I can stop their plan from becoming law."

"The Delta is an economic engine for the Sacramento-San Joaquin region, and all of California; the SAFE Levee Act would help it stay that way," said Congressman Garamendi (D-Fairfield). "For decades I have fought to protect Northern California from short-sighted water grabs and advocated for a comprehensive plan to meet the water needs of all Californians. Such a plan must include robust flood protection."

“By assembling regional leaders interested in growing our manufacturing sector, we've assembled a brain trust ready to Make It In America and create good jobs,” Congressman Garamendi said. “This is patriotic capitalism at work: building the middle class, growing our economy, and keeping America competitive as a global leader.”

At both events, veterans emphasized the need for greater communication from government agencies about services available to help them. Garamendi asked veterans at both events to get out to their networks two programs available right now to help veterans: the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, which entitles many businesses to a $2,400 and $9,600 tax credit to hire veterans, and the Veterans Retraining and Assistance Program, which entitles qualified veterans to receive up to 12 months of education assistance. The veterans in turn asked the Congressman to continue focusing like a laser on services to help veterans find jobs, which he promised to do.