Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia to Hold Town Hall on the Impact Rail Trains Have on Houston Residents

Amit Bose, Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration, Will Join the Town Hall

Houston, Texas – Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) will hold a community town hall on Thursday, August 25, from 5:30 p.m. CST to 6:30 p.m. CST to hear directly from residents on the impact rail trains have on their commute, travels, and daily lives. Congresswoman Garcia hopes to provide a unique experience for community members to share their thoughts and opinions directly with Amit Bose, the Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).

This community town hall is a direct result of constituent feedback calling for improvements to Houston's rail system, blocked street crossings, and unnecessary horn blowing. Congresswoman Garcia urges all residents to take advantage of this opportunity and share their comments.

WHEN: Thursday, August 25, 2022, from 5:30 p.m. CST through 6:30 p.m. CST (Doors open at 5:00 p.m.)

WHERE: Yolanda Black Navarro Middle School – Auditorium (Enter Through Front Doors Facing Polk Street) | 5100 Polk Street, Houston, Texas 77023

WHAT: Community Town Hall on the Impact of Rail Trains alongside FRA Administrator

WHO:

Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29)

FRA Administrator Amit Bose

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Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2018, becoming the first Latina ever to represent the Texas 29th Congressional District. She serves on the House Judiciary, Financial Services, and Armed Services Committees.