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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.

Feb 6, 2023

I worry that the Republican Majority is not committed to taking some essential steps to combat this issue.

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Feb 6, 2023

significant investments might be necessary, particularly in the global south, to ensure that China's presence does not grow stronger.

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Feb 2, 2023

Mr. Speaker, once again, House Republicans are prioritizing extreme political stunts over problem-solving for the American people. Speaker McCarthy's purely partisan move to strip Representative Omar from her committee is not only a…

Congressional Record · 2023-02-02
Jan 31, 2023

Madam Speaker, extreme MAGA Republicans have an economic plan that will hurt working families. House Republicans are set to advance a new 30 percent national sales tax. Let me repeat that: 30 percent national sales tax. This will increase…

Congressional Record · 2023-01-31
Jan 27, 2023

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring attention to the resilience of residents of Houston, Pasadena, and our neighbors in Deer Park and Baytown that were hit by the tornado earlier this week. We were hit hard, and it devastated our area, but…

Congressional Record · 2023-01-27
Jan 25, 2023

Madam Speaker, I rise to sound the alarm. Extreme MAGA Republicans have an economic plan that will hurt working families. For 2 years House Democrats have delivered for everyday Americans. The economic progress that House Democrats and…

Congressional Record · 2023-01-25
Jan 12, 2023

Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the school board members from the seven school districts in my district in recognition of School Board Member Appreciation Month. I am incredibly grateful for the extremely devoted school board members…

Congressional Record · 2023-01-12
Dec 23, 2022

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the key accomplishments Democrats will deliver in today's Federal Government funding bill. Expanding healthcare is a top priority for my district. Democrats are putting people over politics by…

Congressional Record · 2022-12-23
Dec 22, 2022

Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the legacy of a local Houston legend, the late Lupe Fraga. Lupe Fraga, known affectionately as ``Champ'' was a community legend who grew up in Houston's East End in my district. Over the decades, Champ became…

Congressional Record · 2022-12-22
Dec 21, 2022

Mr. Speaker, I am here today to express my strong support for S. 5168, the Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022 by Senators Padilla and Cornyn. Mr. Speaker, I thank my Senate counterparts for their work on this important…

Congressional Record · 2022-12-21
Dec 21, 2022

Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairwoman Maloney for all the support she has given me in getting this bill to the floor. It looks like we are almost there. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give my strong support for S. 4411, the Vanessa Guillen postal…

Congressional Record · 2022-12-21

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