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November 8, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) and U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) led 14 House and 23 Senate members in reintroducing their Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act. The legislation will protect the health and safety of pregnant, postpartum, and lactating people in immigration detention by establishing a presumption of release, prohibiting any agency under the U.S.

Issues: Immigration

October 13, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) champions a $1.2 Billion federal grant to the Houston Region to develop Hydrogen Hubs.


October 2, 2023

Washington D.C.Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia voted in support of the Clean Stopgap Funding CR that excludes extreme MAGA Republican cuts to SNAP, Social Security, and Veteran benefits.


September 20, 2023

Washington D.C. - Hoy, con el apoyo bipartidista, el Comité de Servicios Financieros ha aprobado con éxito el Acta de Extensión del Programa Piloto de Compartir Afiliados Extranjeros. Esta legislación fundamental reafirma nuestro compromiso de preservar la integridad de nuestro sistema financiero al ampliar el plazo para la implementación de un programa piloto crucial contra el lavado de dinero.


September 20, 2023

Washington D.C. – Today, with bipartisan support, the Financial Services Committee has successfully passed the Foreign Affiliates Sharing Pilot Program Extension Act. This pivotal legislation reaffirms our commitment to upholding the integrity of our financial system by extending the timeline for the implementation of a crucial anti-money laundering pilot program.


September 15, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) announces $394,870 in federal funding to Harris County for pool safety and drowning prevention programs.

Issues: Healthcare

August 17, 2023

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia applauds the legal victory of a Texas woman against cyber exploitation and the malicious spread of intimate images.


July 18, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia responds to Governor Abbott's inhumane border policies. 

Issues: Immigration

July 13, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia reintroduced the Workforce Investment Disclosure Act as the Vice Ranking Member of the Financial Services Committee. The Workforce Investment Disclosure Act requires public companies to disclose crucial workforce management metrics, including investments made in skills training, workforce safety, and employee retention.