CALIFORNIA-8 · HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESS
John Garamendi
- Democratic
- 9 terms
- Born 1945
John Garamendi is a Democratic Representative representing California-8 in the United States House of Representatives. Currently serving 9 terms. John Garamendi has a 42.9% community approval rating based on 21 votes on USApprate.
Community approval
43% approve
- Total votes: 21
- 90-day change: −23.8
- Last 7 days: 2
- House rank: 256/445
9 support · 12 oppose
21 votes from unique devices, one per person · 2 cast in the last 7 days. Community pulse, not a scientific poll. Read the method →
Legislative record
John Garamendi has served in the House of Representatives since 2009. Congress.gov lists 242 bills and resolutions sponsored and 3,761 cosponsored by John Garamendi.
- Sponsored
- 242
- Cosponsored
- 3,761
Terms in Congress
- House · CA-10 — 2009–2013
- House · CA-3 — 2013–2023
- House · CA-8 — 2023–now
Recently sponsored bills
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H.Con.Res. 119 (119th Congress) — Celebrating the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Peace Corps, and commending its volunteers and contributions to global peace, friendship, and development.
Introduced Sep 21, 2026Latest action (Sep 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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H.R. 8653 (119th Congress) — ADAPT Assets Act
Introduced May 4, 2026Latest action (May 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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H.Con.Res. 92 (119th Congress) — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Introduced Apr 28, 2026Latest action (Apr 28, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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H.R. 429 (119th Congress) — Rosie the Riveter Commemorative Coin Act
Introduced Jan 15, 2025Latest action (Jan 15, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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H.R. 10267 (119th Congress) — Cabin Air Safety Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 3, 2026Latest action (Sep 3, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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H.R. 9980 (119th Congress) — American Food for American Schools Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 30, 2026Latest action (Jul 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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H.Res. 603 (119th Congress) — Reaffirming the principles of the United States Constitution, including separation of powers and the rule of law, and condemning efforts to undermine the same.
Introduced Jul 23, 2025Latest action (Jul 23, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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H.R. 4847 (119th Congress) — Transportation Emergency Relief Extension Act
Introduced Aug 1, 2025Latest action (Aug 2, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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H.R. 4372 (119th Congress) — To amend title 10 to shorten breach reporting timelines, increase program transparency, and improve congressional oversight of Department of Defense cost overruns with respect to the cost growth for major systems, and for other purposes.
Introduced Jul 14, 2025Latest action (Jul 14, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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H.R. 4170 (119th Congress) — Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 26, 2025Latest action (Jun 27, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Source: Congress.gov (Library of Congress), updated Oct 31, 2026. Counts cover all Congresses on record.
Understanding John Garamendi's Approval Rating
On USApprate, Representative John Garamendi currently holds a community approval rating of 42.9% for 2026, drawn from 21 visitor votes (9 support, 12 oppose). This grassroots score reflects how site visitors feel about John Garamendi right now, and it is recalculated the moment a new vote is cast.
How this rating is calculated
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Frequently asked questions
How is John Garamendi's approval rating calculated on USApprate?
John Garamendi's approval rating is the share of USApprate visitors who voted "Support" rather than "Oppose", expressed as a percentage of all votes cast. As of 2026, John Garamendi holds a 42.9% community approval rating based on 21 votes. The figure updates in real time and is limited to one vote per visitor to prevent ballot stuffing.
Is this an official or scientific approval rating for John Garamendi?
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