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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.

Apr 17, 2023

It is our responsibility to ensure that our constituents have functional, safe, and reliable transportation options and infrastructure systems.

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Apr 17, 2023

This is outrageous and unacceptable. We must make a change, and give the Federal Railroad Administration legislative options to enforce penalties.

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Apr 17, 2023

I commend my colleagues and my other half of the Garcia caucus, Representative Chuy Garcia, for his Good Jobs for Good Airports Act, which does exactly that.

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Apr 17, 2023

Blocked crossings are not only a major inconvenience, but also a real danger to our communities by slowing down emergency vehicles.

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Mar 29, 2023

Knowing how the American people are being lied to is not censorship.

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Mar 29, 2023

Mr. Chair, I think we need to unconfuse the record.

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Mar 29, 2023

I guess you might be scared what the data will show.

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Mar 29, 2023

Mr. Chair, this week my Republican colleagues are fast-tracking a bill that puts polluters over people, H.R. 1. Let's be clear: This bill won't do anything, not one thing to help American consumers and families to lower their energy costs…

Congressional Record · 2023-03-29
Mar 28, 2023

Mr. Speaker, this week, House Republicans are moving forward with the polluters over people act. The polluters over people act does nothing to lower energy costs for everyday American families and will increase our deficit by $2.4 billion…

Congressional Record · 2023-03-28
Mar 27, 2023

Mr. Speaker, I was hopeful that this Congress would be able to work together on bipartisan permitting reform. Unfortunately, it looks like extreme MAGA Republicans are hijacking H.R. 1 to put polluters over people. They seek to silence the…

Congressional Record · 2023-03-27
Mar 24, 2023

Mr. Speaker, this week, we mark the 13th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. Thanks to President Obama, Americans have been reassured that they can receive the care they need. Since it was passed into law, the Affordable Care Act has…

Congressional Record · 2023-03-24

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