Mike Garcia: “It is a pleasure and an honor to be on CJS. This is my first subcommittee hearing.”

Again, I strongly oppose this bill. As a reminder, it would eliminate commonsense criminal justice reforms that have been widely implemented by State and local governments across the country. Local officials here in D.C. passed these laws…

I, once again, urge our colleagues to oppose this bill. D.C. has a right and its residents have a right to govern themselves and elect mayors and council members that choose to pass laws to support the District. Congress should not be…

I thank Mr. Takano for giving me this opportunity to speak about a topic that is really important right now in our country. Mr. Speaker, there is no issue right now that should concern Americans more than the elimination and destruction of…

we don't care how much money you have, what party you are in, or how powerful you are. We should get justice for the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein. Our work on the committee is not over. Next steps are the bank and financial records to…