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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.

Jul 28, 2022

Abortion care is essential to a person's health and is central to their economic and social well-being.

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Jul 27, 2022

These racist ideas are not a political anomaly but, rather, the most extreme outgrowth of a White supremacist political culture.

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Jul 27, 2022

My Republican colleagues' refusal to combat instances of domestic terrorism motivated by racism violates my constituents' civil rights.

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Jul 27, 2022

Attacks on minority communities and individuals are becoming an existential threat to our democracy and our nation.

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Jul 27, 2022

I want to just say that according to the latest reports I've seen anti-abortion extremists have been responsible for at least 11 murders, 26 attempted murders, 42 bombings, 194 arsons, and thousands of incidents of criminal activity…

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Jul 27, 2022

Some would say they have the Republican Party in a choke hold.

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Jul 26, 2022

Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize President Biden and House Democrats' efforts to lower costs for American families. Because of Putin's invasion, Americans have seen higher costs everywhere--from the gas pump to grocery stores, to goods…

Congressional Record · 2022-07-26
Jul 21, 2022

Madam Speaker, I rise to celebrate the Right to Contraception Act, which will soon pass the House with the support of House Democrats. Women's rights have been under attack for decades. The recent overturning of Roe v. Wade has sadly…

Congressional Record · 2022-07-21
Jul 20, 2022

Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of House Democrats and their efforts to protect women and their reproductive rights. In 2020, more than 930,000 women had an abortion nationwide, exercising their fundamental human right. These are…

Congressional Record · 2022-07-20
Jul 19, 2022

Madam Speaker, those are just three of the 15 projects that were funded. I think that when they talk about cutting and inflation, is this what they want to do, to stop a hunger project in my district? Do they want to stop making sure our…

Congressional Record · 2022-07-19
Jul 19, 2022

Madam Speaker, it has been interesting to listen to the debate. I feel like it is a rerun of the Judiciary Committee, which we all serve on. I think we should tell the folks across the aisle to just spare us the indignation over this…

Congressional Record · 2022-07-19

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