It is our job as lawmakers to study the origins of these problems so that we can identify them and root them out.
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 am proud to represent the Texas 29th Congressional District that includes part of Houston, South Houston, Pasadena, Jacinto City, and Galena Park.
There seems to be some confusion as to why we are even here, and it has been really hard to sit here and listen to some of the comments that are made from the other side of the aisle about the reason for this hearing.
This is not a discussion of a policy of any party, but it is, in fact, a very serious discussion about law, and law that was made by a court, and what we need to do to make some reforms, because reforms are needed.
discrimination against Latinos in the appraisal process poses a serious harm to our community and contributes to the widening wealth gap in our nation.
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