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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.

Jan 10, 2024

Thank you, Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member, for having me today again at Member Day.

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Jan 10, 2024

I come before you today, to request that the Committee take up an item with clear bipartisan support across the Houston region.

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Jan 10, 2024

Project 12 would widen, deepen, and dredge the port so that it may continue to safely accept vessels.

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Jan 10, 2024

My home city of Houston sits at the epicenter of global trade.

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Jan 10, 2024

Barriers like the Ike dike are lifesaving engineering projects.

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Jan 10, 2024

I urge my colleagues to include these priorities in the passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024.

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Dec 12, 2023

Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Galena Park Independent School District's very own North Shore High School football team for their fifth time in a row going to the Texas State Championship. Located in my district, North Shore…

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Dec 12, 2023

I echo many of the comments made by some of my colleagues in condemning the rise of anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and hate in all forms here in the United States and abroad.

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Dec 11, 2023

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 5119, the Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act sponsored by the gentleman from Iowa (Mr. Nunn) along with the…

Congressional Record · 2023-12-11
Dec 11, 2023

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of my bill, H.R. 5524, the Foreign Affiliates Sharing Pilot Program Extension Act. In January 2021, Congress successfully overrode Trump's veto to pass…

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Dec 1, 2023

Madam Speaker, I had the honor of hosting our Vice President Kamala Harris in my district as part of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus On the Road series just this week. Together with our Caucus chair, Nanette Barragan, we delved into…

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