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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.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to address an impending problem, which is the increase of insurance premiums in south Florida and throughout our country. The Biggert-Waters Act of 2012 will burden many homeowners with flood insurance increases…
Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week. We recognize the important roles these institutions play in educating our future leaders. With more than 60 percent Hispanic enrollment, Florida International…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my strong support for the SNAP program, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. SNAP is a critically important program. It helps struggling families put food on the table while they work to get…
Mr. Speaker, I have the great opportunity to come from a community that, in large part, has been built by immigrants. I am the son of refugees to this great country. And here's what we know: We know that immigrants add to America's way of…
Madam Speaker, I rise today to draw attention to a disease that plagues our Nation and my home State of Florida--that is pancreatic cancer. Unfortunately, pancreatic cancer today remains the fourth leading cause of cancer death, with a…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Captain Lefere, who recently retired after 27 years of service in the United States Navy. Captain Lefere has a proven commitment of valor to his country by fighting for freedom and democracy…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support funding for the National Institutes of Health and to stop the mindless and automatic sequestration cuts. Earlier this month, I met with Carlos Santos and James Hodge, two young men from Florida. We…
Mr. Speaker, just last week, I had the privilege of speaking to students who attend Florida International University in my district. These students included Democrats, Republicans, and Independents. But their message was clear: it is time…
Mr. Speaker, today I rise to urge my colleagues to reverse the doubling of rates on student loans. Education is and will always be the great equalizer in this country. It was central to my success. And with 7 million students relying on…
I'd like to thank the gentleman from California. Madam Speaker, it's been 20 days since the Senate passed overwhelmingly a bipartisan immigration reform bill. In the House Judiciary Committee, we've considered four controversial bills…
Madam Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. The amounts otherwise…
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