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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.

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Aug 22, 2020

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…

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Jul 29, 2020

Predatory payday lenders extract wealth from poor and minority communities. They perpetrate the racial wealth gap.

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Jul 29, 2020

I know it has been a long day, but we are down to the final stretch.

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Jul 29, 2020

I have seen your Spanish-language, COVID-related outreach, and I really do appreciate that, so thank you.

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Jul 29, 2020

But what I don't think you understand is that payday loans aren't credit. They are chains of debt.

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Jul 29, 2020

Some of my colleagues across the aisle seem to be mistaken about the recent Supreme Court decision in Seila Law v. CFPB.

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Jul 29, 2020

I have always said that payday lenders just make poor people poorer.

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Jul 29, 2020

I introduced the bipartisan Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act to extend the cap to all consumers.

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Jul 28, 2020

I can assure you that we shared this with her command as soon as I was able to communicate with them.

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Jul 28, 2020

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.

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Jul 28, 2020

As the Member who represents the Guillen family in Houston, I can tell you that they know that you're there with them.

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Jul 28, 2020

I think, if we are going to look at making change, that is maybe one of the institutional changes that we need to make.

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