Issues
Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia has heard her constituents' calls for gun safety and is committed to fighting the gun violence epidemic that plagues our nation. She is a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force.
Congresswoman Garcia supports a gun safety legislation and has voted in favor of several measures seeking to make Americans safer from gun violence including:
Congresswoman Garcia is a strong supporter of fair immigration laws and believes that Congress should work towards immigration reform that provides a path to citizenship and keeping families together. As a member of the Judiciary Committee and Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship, she is fighting for migrant families, asylum seekers, and the American people.
Everyone in the U.S. has rights guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution, whether you are a citizen, permanent resident, or undocumented immigrant. You can’t always control whether you will come in contact with immigration or law enforcement. Therefore, it is important for your family, friends, and neighbors to be prepared for any situation. Understanding what your fundamental rights are and how to use them will help you advocate for yourself and respond appropriately if you encounter the police or immigration enforcement agency like ICE.
As one of the first Latina women to represent Texas in Congress, Representative Sylvia R. Garcia is committed to fighting for equality for everyone - no matter their race, sexuality, immigration status, or gender identity. She has fought for the Equal Rights Amendment since she was a student, is a champion for reproductive justice, and will continue the fight to secure the rights for our most marginalized communities. In Congress, she has worked to make sure that women, immigrants, the LGBT community, and the trans community have strong voices in D.C. and at home.
Trade is a major driver of the Texas economy and that is why Congresswoman Garcia supported the USMCA. Mexico and Canada are two of Texas' biggest trading partners, accounting last year for nearly $230 million in total trade. Trade with Mexico and Canada also supports about 1 million jobs in Texas, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The renegoatiated USMCA: