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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.

Dec 3, 2019

the acts of the President, according to these facts, each time is to use the power that he has unique to his office, but in a way that's going to help him frustrate the investigation.

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Nov 21, 2019

Madam Chair, 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…

Congressional Record · 2019-11-21
Nov 21, 2019

Madam Chair, 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…

Congressional Record · 2019-11-21
Nov 21, 2019

Madam Chair, 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…

Congressional Record · 2019-11-21
Nov 21, 2019

Madam Speaker, 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…

Congressional Record · 2019-11-21
Nov 18, 2019

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.

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Nov 18, 2019

And that is why we are advancing this legislation, to rein in the excesses.

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Nov 15, 2019

Mr. Speaker, 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…

Congressional Record · 2019-11-15
Nov 14, 2019

Mr. Chair, 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…

Congressional Record · 2019-11-14
Nov 13, 2019

Mr. Speaker, 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…

Congressional Record · 2019-11-13
Nov 13, 2019

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1773) to award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the women in the United States who joined the workforce during World War II, providing the aircraft, vehicles…

Congressional Record · 2019-11-13

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