Rep. Garamendi introduces amendments to the 2026 NDAA, focusing on defense budget efficiency and military readiness.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08) has introduced amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, focusing on waste reduction and supporting military readiness. He expressed pride in ensuring taxpayer dollars are directed toward effective defense projects while criticizing missed opportunities for additional oversight on nuclear programs.
Among the key provisions, Garamendi aims to address cost overruns in defense projects, promote American manufacturing for military equipment, and strengthen military readiness through updated infrastructure and technology. His efforts also include protecting the budget for the Pentagon's Inspector General's office.
Garamendi emphasized the importance of responsible defense practices, advocating for investments in servicemembers' quality of life and addressing issues related to managing nuclear weapons programs. The Congressman continues to push for accountability and efficiency in defense spending amid challenges in the current legislative environment.
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John Garamendi Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that John Garamendi is worth $5.0M, as of July 18th, 2025. This is the 145th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Garamendi has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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John Garamendi Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by John Garamendi:
- 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
- H.R.2256: National Rosie the Riveter Day Act
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John Garamendi Fundraising
John Garamendi recently disclosed $116.8K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 588th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 58.3% came from individual donors.
Garamendi disclosed $91.2K of spending. This was the 533rd most from all Q2 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 253rd most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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