“This is not a shirts-and-skins issue. This is not a blue/red issue.”
“You're seeing a shift. The American people are growing weary of this war and what's happening.”
“Let’s be clear, if you’re a single mom, you cannot compete with Wall Street. They will outbid you every time, and so this is about fairness.”
““I am happy to know you. I hope that one day we shall have the opportunity to discuss the affairs of our country.””

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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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Jul 11, 2019

Woman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of subtitle E of title X, insert the following: SEC. 10__. PROHIBITION ON USE OF…

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Jul 11, 2019

Woman, how much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Texas has 1\1/2\ minutes remaining.

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Jul 11, 2019

it's about striking a balance and making sure that we're thorough and that we look at everything.

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Jul 9, 2019

I am glad that you agree with me that the goal should be 0.

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Jul 9, 2019

So what happens to the bottom? It is not as simple as haves and have nots.

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Jul 9, 2019

The health and safety of millions are at risk. Today, the Fifth Circuit heard oral arguments aimed at repealing the Affordable Care Act. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wants to end healthcare coverage for people with preexisting…

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Jul 9, 2019

the widening income inequality gap that we have been talking about.

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Jun 24, 2019

There are intentional discrimination rulings from 2011.

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Jun 24, 2019

I just am sitting here in disbelief that you are suggesting that Texas did the right thing in this whole purging order of these 95,000 registered voters.

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Jun 24, 2019

As Ms. Abrams said, Congress can and must hold hearings and look at the landscape of voter suppression across the country.

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Jun 24, 2019

Texas is really almost the poster child for Voting Rights Act violations.

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