Request USDA emergency funding, including the immediate release of $32.2 million from the Commodity Credit Corporation, to contain and eradicate the glassy-winged sharpshooter threat to California grape and wine industries.

We write to request that you immediately authorize the release of $32.2 million from the Commodity Credit Corporation.

Garamendi joined a bipartisan California delegation letter asking USDA to release $32.2 million in emergency funding for glassy-winged sharpshooter response efforts.

Rep. Garamendi, Bipartisan CA Lawmakers Request Emergency Funding to Combat Invasive Pests Threatening CA Grapes and Wine Industry
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A June 16, 2026 letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins asks USDA to immediately authorize $32.2 million from the Commodity Credit Corporation for the GWSS and Pierce's Disease threat to wine, winegrape, and table grape industries. The signatories include John Garamendi.

Direct official letter proves Garamendi joined the request for USDA emergency funding and the specific $32.2 million CCC release.

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CA Delegation Letter to USDA re: Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter and Pierce's Disease
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Garamendi's House office says he joined Senators Padilla and Schiff and California House colleagues in demanding USDA emergency funding, and says the lawmakers requested immediate release of $32.2 million from the Commodity Credit Corporation for containment and eradication work.

Candidate's official congressional page confirms he took the promised action during the current House term.

delivered same_term A for effort

Rep. Garamendi, Bipartisan CA Lawmakers Request Emergency Funding to Combat Invasive Pests Threatening CA Grapes and Wine Industry
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CDFA's alert, last updated July 7, 2026, says the agency is responding after GWSS insects were found on grapevines and desert willows sold at Costco, and lists response work including locating affected plants, inspections, disposal, and traps.

Shows the underlying emergency remained active in the lookback window; it does not by itself show USDA released the requested CCC funds.

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CDFA - PDCP - GWSS Costco Plant Alert
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CDFA reported 13,000 vines shipped to Costco, first GWSS detection on May 19, and an immediate containment effort involving CDFA, county agricultural commissioners, and growers. It estimated Pierce's disease could cost California about $166 million annually if unchecked.

Official state context supports the emergency basis for the federal funding request, though it predates the specific Garamendi letter.

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CDFA Urges Immediate Reporting of Grapevines Purchased at Costco
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The San Francisco Chronicle reported a second wave of Costco plant shipments with GWSS evidence and noted that Padilla, Schiff, and 12 California House members asked USDA to release $32.2 million for tracing, surveying, trapping, and longer-term eradication.

Recent independent reporting corroborates the funding request and shows the pest response was still developing after the request.

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'We do not want this stuff getting out': More Costco plants found with invasive pest
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