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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 cosponsor H.R. 1309, introduced by my colleague, Congressman Joe Courtney. This bill requires the Secretary of Labor to develop a comprehensive workplace safety and health standard. Ultimately, this legislation will protect…
I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 22, line 16, redesignate paragraph (7) as paragraph (8). Page 22, after line 15, insert the following: (7)…
I accept the condolences, but, fortunately for me, I was under threat but did not die. Regrettably, that situation may happen again and someone may die, and that is what I just want to underscore is that social workers, healthcare workers…
Yesterday, we observed Latina Equal Pay Day. Latinas across the country made our voices heard, demanding an end to the gender pay gap that affects Latinas the most. We Latinas are ``luchadoras''--fighters. Yet, on average, Latinas make 53…
That is precisely why I am supporting the Stop Wall Street Looting Act, because it seeks to rein in the excesses that have occurred and continue to occur in our economy.
The earned income tax credit and the child tax credit are some of the most effective, bipartisan antipoverty programs to come out of Congress; yet many hardworking individuals are unable to access well-earned EITC or CTC refunds. In some…
First, I thank the gentlewoman from California, and my chairwoman, for her leadership in bringing this incredibly important bill to the floor. Mr. Chair, I rise to speak in support of the Ex-Im Bank. Mr. Chair, the Bank provides targeted…
During World War II, American women entered the workforce in unprecedented numbers. More than 6 million women answered the call to duty, filling jobs in factories, farms, shipyards, airplane factories, banks, and other institutions left…
I send to the desk a concurrent resolution and ask unanimous consent for its immediate consideration in the House. The Clerk read the title of the concurrent resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the…
I am pleased to bring forward a bill celebrating women from all walks of life who, in difficult, dark days chose to rise to the occasion and serve their country. They did not let themselves be confined to archaic notions of what women can…
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