Jun 4, 2013
The President's budget request included $3.6 million for the Special Operations Boat Docks in Key West, Florida. These improvements will help ensure that the Special Forces Underwater Operations School, which trains more than 300…
Sylvia 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.
Congressional Record · 2013-06-04
Jun 4, 2013
Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word and enter into a colloquy with the gentleman from Georgia, the ranking member of the committee. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Florida is recognized for 5 minutes.
May 23, 2013
Mr. Speaker, there are few things Americans enjoy more than watching Sunday football with their friends and family. But the excitement of football, the clashing of helmets, the tackles, can cause long-term health damage to our Nation's…
May 14, 2013
Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 144. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.''
Apr 9, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of Equal Pay Day because we are a stronger Nation when our sons and daughters get equal pay for an equal day of work. As the proud father of a teenage daughter, I know that children deserve to have a fair…
Mar 15, 2013
Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize a courageous woman whose work on behalf of the advancement of human rights has inspired millions throughout the world and continues to shine a light on the cause of freedom just 90 miles away. For over 10…
Mar 5, 2013
Let me begin by saying that the district I have the honor to represent in south Florida is made up of middle class families in neighborhoods like Kendall, Westchester, and the Florida Keys. The families who live in this region don't care…
Feb 28, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I rise to share my deep concern with my colleagues of what these dangerous sequestration cuts mean to my community. I have the honor to represent the suburbs of Miami-Dade County and the Florida Keys. We are a community of…
Feb 14, 2013
Mr. Speaker, this afternoon a group of 20 freshman Members of Congress will gather to announce that we are putting aside our partisan differences to do the right thing for the American people. For Democrats, this means that 10 of us are…
Feb 14, 2013
Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 42, had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.'' Personal explanation
Jan 23, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor a dedicated educator, a true Miami treasure, a man who inspired me and many others, Mr. Pat Collins. Mr. Collins has been a social studies teacher and a department head at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School since…
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