Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) introduced the Construction Injury Prevention Act to protect construction workers from injuries by requiring employers to offer at least one 15-minute paid rest break every four hours of work. This rest break law also requires the employer to notify the employee of their right to their paid rest breaks at the start of employment.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (TX-29) announced that her guest for Biden's first State of the Union address will be Maria Guadalupe Martinez from Houston, Texas.
Washington D.C. –Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) announced that the East End District will receive $603,646 in federal funding to improve roadway safety by supporting communities in developing comprehensive safety action plans.
"The attack on the Capitol at the hands of violent insurrectionists was a deeply traumatic experience that I think about often," said Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia. "I was on the House floor when the building was stormed. Many members, including myself, did not know if we would make it home that day. I'm forever grateful to the brave police officers who defended America's democracy, and today we honor the five police officers who lost their lives and the more than 140 who were injured defending our democracy.
Washington, D.C. – Today, a bill Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) championed to strengthen America's energy supply chain by reinforcing lightering operations across America's ports, was signed into law by President Biden. Lightering is the ship-to-ship transfer of crude oil or liquid natural gas from a large ship to a small ship (or vice versa) when large fuel tanker ships are unable to travel near ports due to shallow water depths.
Washington D.C. –Today, a bill championed by Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) to rename the post office on Galveston Road in Houston after her constituent, US Army Specialist Vanessa Guillén, was signed into law by President Biden. The brutal murder of Vanessa at the hands of another soldier sparked a national movement across the country – leading to historic military justice reform that moved sexual assault and harassment investigations outside of the military's chain of command.
Washington, D.C. – This week a bill by Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) to rename the post office on Broadway Street after Texas legend Benny C. Martinez was signed by President Biden. Martinez was a prominent community leader who worked as a Harris County nurse for 30 years and 5 years as Deputy Sheriff, served the Houston area through countless organizations and advocacy groups, and was a U.S. Army veteran.
Washington, D.C. – A bill Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) championed to rename the post office on Broadway Street after Texas legend Benny C. Martinez passed the Senate, and now heading to President Biden's desk for signature. This is the first postal service office named after a Latino in the Houston area. Martinez was a prominent community leader who worked as a Harris County nurse for 30 years and 5 years as Deputy Sheriff, served the Houston area through countless organizations and advocacy groups, and was a U.S. Army veteran.
Washington D.C. – Today, a bill championed by Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) to rename the post office on Galveston Road in Houston after her constituent, US Army Specialist Vanessa Guillén, passed the House and is now heading to President Biden's desk for signature. The brutal murder of Vanessa at the hands of another soldier sparked a national movement across the country – leading to historic military justice reform that moved sexual assault and harassment investigations outside of the military's chain of command.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) issued the following statement in honor of the late Lupe "Champ" Fraga:
"Lupe Fraga, known affectionately by the community as simply "Champ", was a Houston legend who grew up in the East End. Over the decades, Champ became known as a pioneer in the Latino business community, a neighborhood leader, a dedicated public servant, and an honorable veteran who served in the U.S. Army."