Press Releases
Houston, Texas – Recently, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) led both Congressman Al Green and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) urging an investigation into a racist and divisive election mailer sent to Houston residents recently.
Houston, Texas – Yesterday, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia hosted Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, Xavier Becerra, during a healthcare roundtable in Houston, Texas.
Following today's DACA court hearing in Houston, it is evident that the DACA program remains at great risk. Sadly, Republicans seek to dismantle the program and its protections for Dreamers.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) recently announced nearly $3.4 million+ in federal funds for both Texas and TX-29 public safety projects and crime reduction initiatives.
"I'm incredibly disappointed by yesterday's DACA ruling. DACA recipients, known as Dreamers, are once again being subjected to immense uncertainty regarding their futures. The DACA program has protected millions of Dreamers who contribute so much to our nation. They don't know any other country – in their heart, soul, and mind they are American.
Houston, Texas – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) joined Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Congressman Lloyd Doggett (TX-35), and Congressman Al Green (TX-09) to address the racially motivated migrant shooting in Hudspeth County.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), along with Congresswoman Jackie Speier (CA-14), led 35 of their colleagues in sending a letter to the Department of Defense (DOD) requesting strengthened oversight of America's Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JRTOC) and its instructors.
Washington D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) introduced the Veterans' Cancer Care Coordinator Act of 2022 to advance cancer healthcare for female veterans.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) announced the introduction of the Multilingual Financial Literacy Act – a bill that directs the Financial Literacy Education Commission (FLEC) to carry out a study on the impact of language barriers on financial health.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) introduced the More Social Workers (MSWs) in Libraries Act. The MSWs Act seeks to further strengthen public libraries as community hubs by facilitating aspiring social workers into library facilities across our country.