I stand here today because the United States Postal Service is under attack by the current administration. This is an assault on our democracy and our economy, and it is hurting Americans across the country. It is hurting the veteran in my…
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.
Predatory payday lenders extract wealth from poor and minority communities. They perpetrate the racial wealth gap.
I have seen your Spanish-language, COVID-related outreach, and I really do appreciate that, so thank you.
But what I don't think you understand is that payday loans aren't credit. They are chains of debt.
Some of my colleagues across the aisle seem to be mistaken about the recent Supreme Court decision in Seila Law v. CFPB.
I introduced the bipartisan Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act to extend the cap to all consumers.
I can assure you that we shared this with her command as soon as I was able to communicate with them.
It is disappointing, as Representative Sherrill said, that if it is standard, that there would still be about one-third or more that are not reporting.
As the Member who represents the Guillen family in Houston, I can tell you that they know that you're there with them.
I think, if we are going to look at making change, that is maybe one of the institutional changes that we need to make.





