Feb 28, 2022
Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of the Emmett Till Antilynching Act. Sadly, more than 6,500 Black Americans were lynched between 1865 and 1950. My home State of Texas sadly-- sadly--has the third highest number of lynchings in…
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.
Congressional Record · 2022-02-28
Feb 28, 2022
Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman and, of course, the sponsor of this bill. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of, and as a proud sponsor of, the CROWN Act. For far too long, people with hairstyles or hair textures associated with their…
Feb 28, 2022
Hate crimes, racial profiling, and harassment have become widespread in our innately diverse nation because of hateful, racist, and divisive rhetoric stemming from our own political and governmental institutions.
Feb 28, 2022
I was on the no-fly list probably for two or three years and it took me probably another two or three years to get off that list.
Feb 16, 2022
Unfortunately, the IMF plans to attach conditionality to these recycled SDRs.
Feb 16, 2022
If we are going to take on the pandemic, climate change, and hunger successfully, we can't be stuck on the same policies of austerity that got us here.
Feb 14, 2022
It's been a very interesting topic. I know that this hearing alone won't just--adds so much more and highlights the very many contributions that immigrants have made and will continue to make in the United States of America.
Feb 14, 2022
As Members of Congress, we have a duty to our constituents and the Nation to develop a robust and comprehensive healthcare system to meets the needs of all Americans, especially our most vulnerable communities.
Feb 9, 2022
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to discuss the critical need for Congress to act to improve our Nation's supply chain issues. Last week, the House took a big step to make sure that the products we rely on are available for all Americans by…
Feb 8, 2022
Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of the important work Democrats are doing to strengthen our supply chains and keep the U.S. economically competitive. Last year, the Biden-Harris administration and their allies in Congress achieved…
Feb 7, 2022
Madam Speaker, I thank Chairman Nadler for yielding, and I thank the sponsor of this bill, Cheri Bustos, for her hard work. Madam Speaker, I rise today to express my strong support for this bill, H.R. 4445. As a former judge, I have a very…
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