New bill introduced: To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the United States merchant mariners of World War II, in recognition of their dedicated and vital service during World War II.
Democratic Representative John Garamendi from the state of CA, along with two cosponsors, introduced bill H.R.5879 on May 18, 2018.
John Garamendi has held a number of positions, including United States representative, member of the California State Assembly and member of the State Senate of California. He was educated at the University of California, Berkeley.
Served as Representative for CA (district 3) from Jan 2017 to Jan 2019 in the House 115th congress. He voted along party lines 93.15 percent of the time. He served on the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. During this period John Garamendi missed 3.05% of the votes, sponsored 7 bills , cosponsored 409 bills.
Served as Representative for CA (district 3) from Jan 2015 to Jan 2017 in the House 114th congress. He voted along party lines 94.03 percent of the time. He served on the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. During this period John Garamendi missed 4% of the votes, sponsored 13 bills , cosponsored 326 bills.
Served as Representative for CA (district 3) from Jan 2013 to Jan 2015 in the House 113th congress. He voted along party lines 89.8 percent of the time. He served on the Committee on Agriculture, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Armed Services. During this period John Garamendi missed 2.1% of the votes, sponsored 6 bills , cosponsored 331 bills.
Served as Representative for CA (district 10) from Jan 2011 to Jan 2013 in the House 112th congress. He voted along party lines 91.76 percent of the time. He served on the Committee on Agriculture, the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Natural Resources. During this period John Garamendi missed 4.79% of the votes, sponsored 14 bills , cosponsored 235 bills.
Served as Representative for CA (district 10) from Nov 2009 to Jan 2011 in the House 111th congress. He voted along party lines 97.42 percent of the time. He served on the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. During this period John Garamendi missed 7.41% of the votes, sponsored 8 bills , cosponsored 259 bills.