Sylvia Rodriguez 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.
I was stunned during our 2-week break, because my own homeowner's insurance, which was about $9,500, is now $13,600.
Families and hardworking Americans in my district are dealing with insurance company withdrawals, insurance cancellations, and premium spikes in Texas.
These young men and women serve in uniform, teach our children, start businesses on Main Streets across the country, and contribute to the fabric of our communities in every conceivable way.
DACA recipients make immeasurable contributions to our communities--paying billions in Federal and State taxes each year.
Anyone who claims this was not a terrorist attack, a violent insurrection is simply not facing reality.
Within hours, the Capitol was overrun by domestic terrorists sent there by President Trump.
On the morning of January 6th, I joined my colleagues of the House to certify the historic election of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
The Congressional Budget Office estimated that the immigration surge will help us bring $7 trillion more in the economy.
These funds represent the fruits of the hard work and dedication of my constituents, who often are either unbanked or underbanked.
Cruelty seems to be his game. I think what Greg Abbott continues to do is undermining what it is to be human.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, I just want to remind all of us that everyone's words matter.
I come before you today, to request that the Committee take up an item with clear bipartisan support across the Houston region.
I urge my colleagues to include these priorities in the passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024.
Project 12 would widen, deepen, and dredge the port so that it may continue to safely accept vessels.
To keep the United States competitive in the global supply chain, the port must accept larger and larger vessels.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member, for having me today again at Member Day.
I echo many of the comments made by some of my colleagues in condemning the rise of anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and hate in all forms here in the United States and abroad.
Regrettably, Madam Speaker, racism and discrimination flourish in the darkness. We need to shine a light and allow the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to make lending more transparent. Madam Speaker, a transparent market will be a…
Allowing Americans to live in the streets is not a standard that our nation should be willing to accept.
Diversity among the witnesses presented before the committee is critical to better representation.





