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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 27, 2022

I want to just say that according to the latest reports I've seen anti-abortion extremists have been responsible for at least 11 murders, 26 attempted murders, 42 bombings, 194 arsons, and thousands of incidents of criminal activity…

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Jul 27, 2022

These racist ideas are not a political anomaly but, rather, the most extreme outgrowth of a White supremacist political culture.

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Jul 27, 2022

My Republican colleagues' refusal to combat instances of domestic terrorism motivated by racism violates my constituents' civil rights.

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Jul 27, 2022

Some would say they have the Republican Party in a choke hold.

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Jul 27, 2022

Attacks on minority communities and individuals are becoming an existential threat to our democracy and our nation.

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Jul 19, 2022

Those are just three of the 15 projects that were funded. I think that when they talk about cutting and inflation, is this what they want to do, to stop a hunger project in my district? Do they want to stop making sure our kids get a good…

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Jul 18, 2022

According to these reports, the ICE accessed databases containing phone, water, electricity, and other utility records.

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Jul 18, 2022

This unchecked practice is a threat to our democracy.

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Jul 18, 2022

The government cannot bypass constitutional limitations through private contracting.

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Jul 18, 2022

We simply cannot allow our government to descend into a surveillance State. Enough Big Brother government snooping around our lives.

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Jul 13, 2022

I want to correct Representative McClintock's statement that this does not auger the prospect of a Federal ban on abortion.

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Jul 13, 2022

Do you think that there is anything that would--I keep hearing this whole notion of it needs to go back to the elected representatives. Well last time I checked I was an elected representative.

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Jul 13, 2022

Religion is not a basis for public policy. I am a Catholic, but we must keep our rosaries for prayer and not to restrain from their liberties.

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Jul 13, 2022

In Texas, the Republican Attorney General has already expressed no uncertain--in no uncertain terms that he has the full intention of litigating in favor of overturning Lawrence v. Texas.

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Jul 13, 2022

They started with women, throwing us back to the Dark Ages, treating us as property and cattle, forcing us to give birth against our will, treating us as subjects and handmaids at the service of the government.

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Jul 13, 2022

Justice Thomas has de facto given the green light for the conservative-controlled States in our nation to continue a crusade against the liberties and freedoms of every individual that is not male, White, and straight.

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Jul 13, 2022

A report entitled, ``2021 Violence and Disruption Statistics,'' National Abortion Federation, submitted by the Honorable Sylvia Garcia,

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Jun 28, 2022

They should not be condemned to exile simply because of their status.

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Jun 28, 2022

We have, Madam Chair, a moral obligation to those who have served our nation and our armed services.

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Jun 27, 2022

This is real and it is happening across America, and I know in my district, which is 77 percent Latino, it is a very critical topic, this housing shortage.

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Jun 15, 2022

This legislation will require the GAO to conduct a study to identify housing barriers that contribute to the issue of homelessness. This study will find laws, regulations, common practices, and funding formulas that create barriers to…

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Jun 8, 2022

Governor Abbott's so-called Operation Lonestar targets Latinos--individuals for prosecution thinking that they may have come across the border illegally.

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Jun 8, 2022

When people are deterred from exercising a protected--protecting their constitutional rights, they are more likely to fall prey to the abuse of power by State and local government officials.

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Jun 8, 2022

Justice without a remedy is no justice at all.

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