Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia will Host a Press Availability in her Office Regarding the Zuckerberg Hearing on 10/23
Media Contact: Robert Julien – Email: robert.julien@mail.house.gov; Cell: 202-227-0330
WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) will host a press availability tomorrow, Tuesday, October 22nd the day before the Zuckerberg hearing. This will be held in her office, Longworth 1620, starting at 3:00 PM. She has many concerns regarding Facebook's Libra project. She has previously stated that "she needs to hear assurances that this will not be another tool to allow Facebook to abuse its market power and that it will not serve as another avenue for criminals and terrorist organizations to move and launder money." She also has several concerns about the impact Libra could have in exposing low income communities and how Facebook will address its ongoing cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Press Availability Information Below:
WHO: Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29)
Members of the Press
What: Press Availability on Facebook's Libra Project, Zuckerberg's Testimony
When: Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019
Time: 3:00 PM
Where: Longworth 1620
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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 Texas 29th Congressional district.