Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – In honor of April as Sexual Assualt Awareness and Prevention Month, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) and Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) introduced the Shielding America's Youth from Exploitation (SAYFE) Act to ensure prevention and protection methods are in place for young students in Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corp (JROTC) programs across the country.

"Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez is a fantastic choice for the Fifth Circuit, a court that has too often sided against women's rights, voting rights, and civil rights. No single judge will make our judicial system perfect. But the Constitution and I can tell you from personal experience - it matters to have your peers represented across the legal system. Diversity, equity, and inclusion make our democracy stronger. It's a good day for Judge Ramirez, her family, the American people, and our founding principles," stated Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia.

Washington DC – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia introduced a House Resolution to recognize Dolores Huerta, a legendary labor leader, and women's rights advocate. The resolution seeks to designate April 10^th as Dolores Huerta Day, a federal holiday in her honor, which would showcase the accomplishments of one of the country's most distinguished activists.

Houston, TX – Hoy, Mike Morath, el Comisionado de la Agencia de Educación de Texas (TEA), anunció que la agencia designaría una junta de administradores y removería la junta escolar y el superintendente democráticamente elegidos del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Houston, efectivo después del 1 de junio de 2023.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) introduced the Data Access and Transparency Act (DATA). Every day, thousands of immigrant workers and English as a second language (ESL) workers turn to state and federally-funded labor agencies to access critical information, including health and safety protections, anti-discrimination protections, and wage and hour protections.

Houston, Texas – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia applauds the Biden-Harris Administration backing $150 million in FY24 funding for the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County's (METRO) University Corridor Bus Rapid Transit Project. These funds will be possible through the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report on Funding Recommendations accompanied by President Biden's Budget requests.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) introduced the Don't Block Our Communities (D-BLOC) Act to address the issue of blocked crossings in the Houston region. This bill would prohibit rail carriers from blocking intersections with passing trains for more than 10 minutes.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1), and Cori Bush (MO-01) have announced the establishment of the Congressional Caucus on Homelessness. The Caucus will act as a dedicated forum for Members of Congress to work toward the common goal of ending homelessness in this country.