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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.

Oct 22, 2019

Madam Speaker, our democracy is under attack. In 2016, Russia engaged in misinformation campaigns aimed at influencing our election results. Earlier this month, the Senate Intelligence Committee released a report that warns that these…

Congressional Record · 2019-10-22
Oct 21, 2019

That is why the role of the GSEs and FHA are so critical in helping communities regain wealth and homeownership.

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Oct 21, 2019

As my colleague Ms. Jayapal noted earlier, the Senate Intelligence Committee report on Russian interference in 2016 election states that many--disinformation campaigns and cyberthreats do not just manipulate just one platform.

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Oct 21, 2019

That is disappointing to me. That seems to run counter to the model that has governed FHA for decades.

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Oct 21, 2019

So those who have struggled financially, economically, are going to be charged more--

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Oct 21, 2019

Rents in America have steadily increased, while working-class people have seen their wages remain stagnant.

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Oct 21, 2019

Part of that plan involves introducing tier-based pricing and FHA-guaranteed loans.

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Oct 21, 2019

Inadequate affordable housing is a major issue that people in Chicago face, especially the working-class families that I represent on the southwest and northwest sides of the City.

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Oct 18, 2019

Mr. Speaker, we all continue to mourn the passing of our dear friend Elijah Cummings. He was an honorable man with a deep commitment to our Nation. He inspired many of us to always do what is right and to seek the truth. It is, therefore…

Congressional Record · 2019-10-18
Oct 16, 2019

Franchising our minority voters will have widespread benefits for all Americans and will strengthen our democracy, already the strongest democracy in the world.

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Oct 16, 2019

To protect our voting rights of eligible voters, today I introduced PASA, the Polling Access Safety Act, a bill that will prohibit interior immigration enforcement around polling places.

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