Nov 2, 2023
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate Lone Star Legal Aid on celebrating their 75th anniversary. Founded in Houston in 1948, Lone Star Legal Aid has grown to become the third largest legal aid provider in the United States…
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.
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Oct 25, 2023
I am proud to have supported passage yesterday of the bipartisan resolution expressing strong support for Israel and its right to defend herself against Hamas and other terrorist groups in the region.
Oct 25, 2023
Like most of my colleagues, I strongly condemn the horrific October 7th attacks carried out by Hamas in Israel.
Sep 29, 2023
Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 44\1/2\ years of service and dedication of Houston's own Judge Richard Vara. A trailblazer in 1974, when he was appointed judge, he was 23 years old. At the time, that made him the youngest person…
Sep 21, 2023
Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic Heritage Month is about recognizing the countless contributions of Latinos across the Nation. We celebrate the Latino entrepreneurs who have built thriving…
Sep 14, 2023
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Bill Richardson. Former Governor Bill Richardson was a devoted public servant and a skilled diplomat whose career improved countless lives in New Mexico and across America, and indeed, the…
Sep 12, 2023
Mr. Speaker, ensuring everyone has access to high quality and affordable healthcare is a top priority for me. That is why, together with House Democrats, we have fought tirelessly in Congress to bring down healthcare and prescription drug…
Jul 27, 2023
Mr. Speaker, extreme MAGA Republicans have gone from Trump's caging children to Abbott's trapping children in the river. Razor wire-wrapped barrels in the river, pushing children back into the river, and denying water during extreme heat…
Jul 19, 2023
Shamefully, rural South Texas and all of rural Texas has been utterly devastated by COVID-19.
Jul 19, 2023
We know that being unvaccinated makes you up to 17 times--17 times--more likely to die of COVID compared to people who are vaccinated and boosted.
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