Press Releases

Following today's DACA court hearing in Houston, it is evident that the DACA program remains at great risk. Sadly, Republicans seek to dismantle the program and its protections for Dreamers.

Dreamers served as essential workers during the pandemic, they protect communities as first responders, they studied here, and they contribute immensely to our economy. They must be protected – they are Americans in their hearts, souls, and minds. They don't know any other country.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) recently announced nearly $3.4 million+ in federal funds for both Texas and TX-29 public safety projects and crime reduction initiatives. Granted by the Department of Justice (DOJ), these funds will go to various community improvement programs and neighborhood safety programs across the lone star state and Houston region.

Houston, Texas – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) joined Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Congressman Lloyd Doggett (TX-35), and Congressman Al Green (TX-09) to address the racially motivated migrant shooting in Hudspeth County. One migrant was murdered, and one migrant was severely injured by gunshots while drinking water at the hands of brothers Mike and Mark Sheppard. You can watch the full virtual press conference here.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), along with Congresswoman Jackie Speier (CA-14), led 35 of their colleagues in sending a letter to the Department of Defense (DOD) requesting strengthened oversight of America's Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JRTOC) and its instructors.

Washington D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) introduced the Veterans' Cancer Care Coordinator Act of 2022 to advance cancer healthcare for female veterans. This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program for gynecological cancer care coordination, creates the position of a cancer care coordinator in the Women's Veteran Program, and requires Veteran Affairs (VA) to record and report on the success of the program to Congress.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) announced the introduction of the Multilingual Financial Literacy Act – a bill that directs the Financial Literacy Education Commission (FLEC) to carry out a study on the impact of language barriers on financial health. This bill has massive national implications as the United States is home to more than 380 spoken languages, and nearly nine percent of individuals speak English "less than very well."

Houston, Texas – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) reaffirmed her commitment to put People Over Politics and continue to work to end gun violence.

Houston, Texas – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) observed Women's Equality Day by vowing to fight back against extreme MAGA Republicans who, after the recent Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, are now working to criminalize reproductive health care and ban birth control.