Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia on the Passage of National Security Bills

"Today, I voted to pass a group of bipartisan national security bills to support our allies in Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific, provide humanitarian assistance for those in dire need in Gaza and around the world, and strengthen our ability to hold Iran, Russia, and China accountable. 

“Once again, while extreme MAGA Republicans continued to make excuses and play right into Vladimir Putin’s hand, House Democrats put people over politics and democracy over dictatorships and worked across the aisle to ensure America continues to lead on the international stage. We governed from the minority and kept the promises we made to our allies.

“I am constantly reminded that democracy is a gift each generation passes down to the next, and my vote today keeps that dream alive for millions around the world who are defending these values against dictators, terrorists, and tyrants.

“Make no mistake, the House should have passed this funding months ago, and the blame sits firmly on our Republican colleagues who must reckon with this. But for now, the Senate must work to swiftly pass these bills so that the Biden Administration can start delivering this critical aid to our allies.”

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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 is the Vice Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, the Vice Chair on Housing and Transportation of the House Democratic Caucus Poverty Task Force, and a member of the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government