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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.
Madam Chairman, my amendment seeks to increase funding to the Army Corps of Engineers' Civil Works Construction account by $1 million to support flood and storm damage reduction efforts. With hurricane season underway, it is important that…
Mr. Speaker, this is a final amendment to the bill. This will not delay or kill or send it back to committee. If adopted, the bill will proceed immediately to final passage, as amended. Just over 3 years ago, the Deepwater Horizon drilling…
Mr. Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 194, noes 232, not voting 8, as follows: [Roll No. 292]…
I am opposed to the bill in the current form. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Add at the end the following: TITLE __-- MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS SEC. _01. AVOIDING ANOTHER BP…
Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 254, had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' ____________________
Mr. Speaker, in the Judiciary Committee today, we will be considering an immigration enforcement bill that is as controversial as it is downright dangerous. While the Senate is working in good faith towards real immigration reform, some of…
Mr. Chairman, my amendment seeks to increase by $10 million the funding for Customs and Border Protection staffing and to decrease by $10 million the funding for the controversial 287(g) immigration enforcement program. At a time when our…
Mr. Chair, I rise today to express my disappointment that the DHS Appropriations bill provides $68 million in funding for 287(g)--a redundant, controversial immigration enforcement program. I will be offering an amendment later today to…
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 8, line 6, after the first dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $10,000,000)''. Page 12, line 12, after…
Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida will be postponed. {time} 1450 The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will read…
I thank the gentleman, and I look forward to working with him. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. Amendment Offered by Mr. King of Iowa
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