Congressman Garamendi and colleagues oppose deploying armed ICE agents in airports, citing safety and intimidation concerns.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Garamendi leads opposition to ICE presence: Congressman John Garamendi, alongside several colleagues, has expressed firm opposition to the deployment of armed ICE agents in airports. They argue this move causes fear, undermines airport security, and is an intimidation tactic aimed at Congress, emphasizing that no previous president has taken such action.
Concerns about airport security and funding: In a letter to key officials, the members highlighted that ICE agents lack qualifications for passenger screening and would contribute to confusion at airports. They reiterated support for funding entities like TSA and emphasized the need for oversight regarding ICE's proposed actions.
Broad bipartisan support: The letter was signed by a coalition of 39 members of Congress, showcasing extensive bipartisan concern over the deployment. Garamendi and his colleagues are seeking clarity on the rationale behind this move while reaffirming their commitment to appropriate security measures.
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John Garamendi Fundraising
John Garamendi recently disclosed $83.3K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 30th, 2026. This was the 830th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 55.6% came from individual donors.
Garamendi disclosed $83.0K of spending. This was the 809th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Garamendi disclosed $1.2M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 324th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
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John Garamendi Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that John Garamendi is worth $5.0M, as of April 6th, 2026. This is the 169th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
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John Garamendi Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by John Garamendi:
- H.R.4847: Transportation Emergency Relief Extension Act
- H.R.4372: 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.
- H.R.4170: Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act of 2025
- H.R.3963: Public Inspectors for Safe Infrastructure Act
- H.R.2771: Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act
- H.R.2629: Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act
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