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Sylvia Rodriguez Garcia

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Sylvia Rodriguez Garcia is a U.S. Representative for Texas's 29th congressional district, serving since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she has a background in law and public service, which informs her legislative priorities. Garcia has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic development, advocating for the needs of her constituents in Houston and surrounding areas. Her work emphasizes support for marginalized communities and women's rights.

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July 27, 2026

Remember Minneapolis? Remember Renee Good? Has ICE learned nothing from that experience?

Sylvia Rodriguez Garcia

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  1. This is a human life. He was not the target. He had no criminal record.25 sources2026tennesseelookout.com
Jul 15, 2026

This is a human life. He was not the target. He had no criminal record.

tennesseelookout.com
Jul 15, 2026

He promised her that all agents in the field would have body cameras by the end of the month, but a DHS spokesperson later clarified it would be within 60 days.

vox.com
Jul 15, 2026

Rep. Sylvia Garcia said she spoke with acting ICE Director David Venturella, specifically about the lack of body cameras on these agents.

vox.com
Jul 15, 2026

Trust me, I will hold him to it.

cbsnews.com
Jul 10, 2026

We've got to do something. This is just one more death too many. And if we've got to bring outside, independent folks to come in and look at it, we should do that.

cbsnews.com
Jul 8, 2026

All available footage, communications, and other evidence should be preserved and reviewed as part of a full and impartial investigation.

theguardian.com
Sep 5, 2025

You have provided comfort. You have provided security. You have provided a good listener to the thousands and thousands of women who have come across your doors

breitbart.com
Jan 9, 2025

Due to illness, I was unable to vote during the vote series today. Had I been able to vote, I would have voted: NAY on Roll Call No. 7, H.R. 23--Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act.

govinfo.gov
Dec 10, 2024

I thank my friend, Congressman Weber, for putting this Special Order together. I know it is probably odd seeing a Democrat up here, but let it be known: Kay and I go way back. I've known her since the 1990's, when she made history as the…

govinfo.gov
Sep 24, 2024

There is no definition of sanctuary cities. It is all a label that has been used for years.

congress.gov
Sep 24, 2024

The project calls to dismantle asylum to militarize our border

congress.gov
Sep 24, 2024

Once again MAGA Republicans are here talking about something that quite frankly seems to just be made up

congress.gov
Sep 24, 2024

So, a case like Mr. Allen's could be multiplied into thousands if there are no rules and no regulation.

congress.gov
Sep 24, 2024

So, instead of getting rid of gangs they are probably creating the formation of more gangs?

congress.gov
Sep 24, 2024

If you deter people from reporting that they have been victims of violent crime for fear of what will happen to them if they report that victimization, all you're doing is creating an enormous class of folk who are going to continue to be…

congress.gov
Jul 8, 2024

Let's keep moving forward. Let's not go back to the dark times.

congress.gov
Jul 8, 2024

I beg every American watching don't be fooled by plastic patriotism.

congress.gov
Jul 8, 2024

This is about freedom versus fascism.

congress.gov
Jul 8, 2024

Donald Trump is a clear and present danger to the continuation of American democracy as we know it.

congress.gov
May 14, 2024

It is ridiculous. I don't say that as a Democrat or as a Member of Congress. I say that as a former judge responsible for upholding our Constitution and the rule of law.

congress.gov
May 7, 2024

Due to illness, I was unable to vote during the first vote series. Had I been able to vote, I would have voted: YEA on roll call No. 179, H.R. 3354, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 220 North Hatcher…

govinfo.gov
Apr 30, 2024

Did you ever try to force, coerce, or threaten any private company into taking specific action related to false information about vaccines or COVID?

congress.gov
Apr 30, 2024

It's important that I repeat again that what others have already said.

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