Press Releases
"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 10th 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.
Houston, Texas – Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (TX-29) announced she visited Houston's Michael DeBakey VA Medical Center to pass out Valentines to thank Veterans for their sacrifices in protecting and serving our country.
"This Valentine's Day, my office and I have decided to visit our nation's heroes to show our appreciation with Valentine's Day cards made by our TX-29 elementary school students, said Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia. I look forward to showing love and respect to our Houston Veterans."
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.