Heartbroken over the passing of Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest serving National Park Service ranger in the country. Patti and I’s thoughts and prayers are with Betty’s family. From all of us, thank you, Betty, for your tireless service. You will be deeply missed. www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/b...

We are hosting a toy drive and pantry drive through on Monday 12/22. Come volunteer to pack things from 9-11 AM and hand out items from 11 AM - 1 PM. Donations accepted: brand new toys and canned goods. mobilize.us/s/kVBW8V @repgaramendi.bsky.social

There's a health crisis in America, and Republicans are to blame. Since Republicans refuse to fix their mess, we're taking action. House Democrats have forced a vote on our bill to extend the ACA tax credits to save health care for the American people.

REMINDER: The Big Ugly Bill was disastrous for anyone who needs health care. It kicks people off their coverage, leading to more uninsured patients, which puts hospitals under strain, forcing rural hospitals to close, resulting in Americans losing access to care.

Speaker Johnson has refused to hold a vote to lower health insurance costs for most of this year. Johnson can do the right thing & bring the bill to a vote today, thereby stopping prices from skyrocketing on January 1st. We cannot wait until the credits expire, the American public can't afford it.

I’ve been clear: there should be NO war with Venezuela. Trump’s illegal boat strikes are a clear abuse of power. That’s why I cosponsored @repgregorymeeks.bsky.social and @repmcgovern.bsky.social's War Powers Resolution to ensure Congress provides a check on Trump's reckless war mongering.

On Jan. 1, Contra Costa’s healthcare system will be severely impacted. Trump’s Big Ugly Bill and Republicans' refusal to extend the ACA tax credits are putting the coverage for too many families at risk. I’m fighting every day to protect affordable, quality health care for all.

A majority of the House now supports extending ACA tax credits we have enough signatures to force a vote. Speaker Johnson must bring a clean extension to the floor now. If Congress doesn’t act, premiums will skyrocket Jan. 1. We shouldn’t leave until this gets a vote.

🚨BREAKING: @housedemocrats.bsky.social's bipartisan discharge petition to extend the ACA tax credits just reached 218 signatures. Mike Johnson must bring this bill to the floor for a vote immediately so we can stop Americans’ health insurance premiums from skyrocketing.

I joined @repgaramendi.bsky.social & fellow California members in condemning the Trump Administration’s reckless plan to pump even more water out of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta (1/2).

Trump's nuclear agency is poorly managed, wastes taxpayer dollars, and sets arbitrary targets. Proud to work with @warren.senate.gov to hold the Trump administration accountable - especially when the stakes are this high.

The Republican health care bill does nothing to lower costs for the American people. Instead of offering solutions, Speaker Johnson is asking Congress to continue its decades-long partisan attempt to gut the ACA.

The U.S. unemployment rate just ticked up to 4.6% - the highest it's been in four years. Are we surprised? No. Trump's reckless tariffs and Congressional Republicans' disarray have damaged the economy while increasing costs on the rest of us.

DOGE gutted USAID. Months later, over 1,600 people are dead in South Sudan. Humanitarian crises are piling up all across the world. Where is your humanity, Mr. President?

@warren.senate.gov and I released a new report showing Trump diverted $2 B from the DoD for his immigration agenda—hurting readiness, morale, and military families. Using troops for political stunts and raiding funds for barracks & training is dangerous. Congress must act.

"The investigation into the Pentagon's double-tap strike during their Caribbean boat strike campaign is far from over." - @democrats-armedservices.house.gov Ranking Member @adamsmith.house.gov

While I'm proud of the provisions I secured for Travis, this NDAA falls short. Trump & Hegseth are deploying troops to our streets, carrying out extrajudicial killings, & undermining our military readiness. Congress must reassert its oversight. We need accountability—not just handouts to Trump.

A new report from Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Rep. John Garamendi and other lawmakers claims the Trump administration took more than $2 billion earmarked for the U.S. military and diverted it to immigration-related initiatives. PDF: www.warren.senate.gov/imo/media/do...

At what point do Republicans say that the means don't justify the ends? Hundreds of children locked up "accidentally" and "fed worms" is no accident. It's the result of draconian measures taken by a draconian president. apnews.com/article/immi...

REMINDER: ACA tax credits expire on January 1st. Yet Senate Republicans’ big health care vote tomorrow won’t even extend the very subsidies that lower families’ costs. @housedemocrats.bsky.social are fighting to lower health care costs, not raise them.

Sec. Transportation Duffy: "I have no plan to reduce costs." Trump: "Affordability is a hoax." How about you work with @housedemocrats.bsky.social to lower costs for the American people?

Hello Tuesday! Joining @zerlinamornings.bsky.social: @repgaramendi.bsky.social (D-CA-08), @whyhunger.bsky.social exec. dir. Jenique Jones #Hungerthon, & 'The Jailhouse Lawyer' Calvin Duncan! ☎️ 866-997-4748 📻 @SiriusXMProg Ch. 127 siriusxm.us/Zerlina

Everyone’s doing it, so here’s my Spotify Wrapped! From a new library in Bay Point to repairing outdated sewage systems on Mare Island, I’m proud to share my mixtape of community funding projects for our district this year. 'Tune in' wherever's closest to you!

Trump is dragging our country into a war with Venezuela. Congress needs to put on its big boy pants and demand real oversight of the Trump Administration. Anything less is a disservice to the American people.

The IG report shows what we’ve known: Hegseth put our national security and the lives of our troops at risk.   Anyone else would be fired on the spot, but he gets a pass only because he’s loyal to Trump.   He must testify about this leak and his order to kill unarmed survivors.    t.co/kolIhVUntI

Trump capitulated to Putin as Russia attacked our democratic processes throughout his first term. Today is no different, as Putin tells Trump to sell out Ukraine. It's deja vu.

As Trump undermines progress on climate change today, it’s more important than ever to raise your voice and fight for a cleaner world. I’ve never stopped fighting for climate action, and neither should you. The stakes are too high for anything less.

I’d love to hear Republicans explain how Trump’s net worth jumped by more than $3.4 billion in his first year in the White House without using his influence.

Is anyone surprised another under-qualified Trump cabinet official is incompetent? More focused on getting tight jackets and his girlfriend than leading the FBI, Patel is the latest clown to star in the Trump circus. Please resign today.

Trump has no idea what Californians are fighting for: lower costs, water reliability, and so much more. It's time Trump acts like a president for all 50 states - not just for his MAGA minority.

The hypocrisy is stunning. Pardoning a literal drug runner while sending a third of our military to Venezuela to "stop drugs" is just shocking.

Thank you🙏to all the members of Congress who called out the Trump Administration for his attacks on energy workers⚡! @cclusa.org supports #workerrights, #climateequity and the #energytransiton. @repgaramendi.bsky.social @replsimon.bsky.social @repmarkdesaulnier.bsky.social @rephuffman.bsky.social

It's worth repeating: in 30 days the ACA tax credits will expire leaving millions of Americans without health care. It's up to Trump to figure something out, while @housedemocrats.bsky.social are ready to lower your healthcare costs today.

Hegseth should’ve never been confirmed as Secretary of Defense. Trump may have looked the other way, but our servicemembers won’t. Hegseth is the most unqualified — and most disgraceful — SecDef in history.

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving in Contra Costa and Solano Counties- and throughout the country. May your day be filled with family and good spirit!

Trump’s proposal with Russia is utterly unacceptable.   It’s a disgraceful and incomprehensible capitulation that disrespects Ukraine’s sovereignty and mirrors Russian talking points.   I remain firmly committed to supporting Ukraine and its people in defending their country.

Let's get to work Solano and Contra Costa Counties! Find out more on garamendi.house.gov

At the Department of the Interior, I worked to limit offshore oil and gas drilling. My first bill in Congress was to ban offshore drilling. This year, I joined @carbajal.house.gov to ban future drilling in California. Trump has no right to our shores and I'll fight to protect them.

The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. This is not normal behavior, and every person in power, Republican and Democrat, should demand he stop. President Trump, please delete this post now. Put a stop to political violence. All of it.

Rep Clay Higgin's sole vote in Congress not to release the files is disgusting. The last time I was the sole no vote was for something worthy. Not extending the war in Afghanistan. Get your priorities straight!

Protecting clean water isn’t partisan—it’s universal. We all need clean water. 94% of Americans say safeguarding our rivers, lakes, and streams is important, but EPA’s Polluted Water Rule rolls back our safeguards. Stop the gutting, protect our water. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/c...

I just voted YES to release the Epstein files because no politician and no billionaire is above the law. Trump and Speaker Johnson spent months trying to bury this depraved web of abuse. President Trump: do the right thing and order the DOJ to release the files.

Thanksgiving is already stressful enough without having to worry about the high cost of food. Turkeys prices have increased 40% due to Trump's inflationary policies. President Trump and Republicans in Congress need to get serious and work with Democrats to lower prices for Americans.

Another incompetent Trump official steps down — and not a moment too soon. In honor of his last day, here's a throwback to Trump's FEMA Administrator's "defense" of his disastrous response to the Texas hurricane relief effort.

Today’s decision is disappointing. I am not in this fight only for myself, and I’m concerned that this decision will simply embolden the administration. This case is not over. I am committed to protecting my community, our people, and our country.

Epstein’s own emails raise serious questions about Trump’s relationship with Epstein. If Trump is guilty, should he still be president?

Welcome to the House, Rep. Adelita Grijalva! Speaker Johnson delayed your swearing-in for 50 days. That’s 49 days too long for 800,000 Arizonans without representation. No more. Today, Rep. Grijalva takes her seat. Now, let’s get to work.

While families go hungry and federal workers miss paychecks, FBI Director Kash Patel is going on taxpayer-funded trips to Vegas, luxury hunts, and jetting to his girlfriend’s wrestling events. If Trump cared about waste, fraud, and abuse, he should start with his FBI director.

By ordering the largest troop buildup since the Iraq War, Trump is dangerously close to dragging the U.S. into a war with Venezuela. We can’t let him start another endless war — risking American lives to satisfy a narcissist.