Press Releases
"Today, because of extreme MAGA Republicans, abortion bans went into effect in Texas and three other states across our country. Texas' "Trigger Law" is extreme, inhumane, and unjust. In the Lone Star State, it's shockingly now a felony for women to receive an abortion -- even in cases of rape and incest."
Amit Bose, Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration, Will Join the Town Hall
Houston, Texas – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia announced a generous federal grant of $21,586,913 for Houston METRO. These funds are made possible by both the Federal Transit Administration's Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Grant Program and the Low-No Grant Program.
Houston, Texas – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, Congressmen Al Green, and City of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced a generous grant of $20,960,000 as part of the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity grant program (RAISE). These funds, made possible by President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Department of Transportation, will encourage large investments in Houston's transit, road, rail, and port projects.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) led a letter to President Joe Biden urgently requesting him to prioritize multicancer early detection technologies (MCED) within the Administration's Cancer Moonshot Program and the Cancer Cabinet. This effort would help ensure women have access to more advanced, accurate, and less invasive breast cancer detection options.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) introduced the Construction Injury Prevention Act (CIPA) to protect construction workers from injuries by requiring employers to offer at least one 15-minute paid rest break every four hours of work. CIPA also requires the employer to notify the employee of their right to their paid rest breaks at the start of employment.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia's (TX-29) bipartisan bill to rename the post office on Broadway Street after Texas legend Benny C. Martinez passed the House. 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.
Houston, Texas – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $3,600,000 from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to Houston's William P. Hobby Airport. The airport will use the funds to improve ADA access, enhance energy efficiency, and address capacity needs by installing new gates and baggage systems.
"Congresswoman Garcia received a negative test following this weekend's exposure to COVID-19," said Rep. Garcia's spokesperson. "The Congresswoman is fully vaccinated and boosted and, in accordance with CDC health guidelines, will be monitoring health symptoms closely."
Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2018, becoming the first Latina ever to represent the Texas 29th Congressional District. She serves on the House Judiciary, Financial Services, and Armed Services Committees.
"Today's Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v Wade strips women of their fundamental human right. It's an attack on a woman's right to control their own life and healthcare. This will impact Latinas, minorities, and vulnerable communities the most. I won't sit quietly — I promise to continue the fight for reproductive rights and will protect women at every turn."
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