Press Releases

Washington D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) announced she has been appointed to the powerful House Armed Services Committee following a vote by the full Democratic Caucus.

Washington, D.C. - Hoy, la congresista Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) emitió las siguientes expresiones en respuesta a un jurado que declaró a Andre Jackson culpable del asesinato de Josué Flores, de 11 años.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) issued the following statement in response to a jury finding Andre Jackson guilty of murdering 11-year-old Josue Flores.

"Esta mañana he dado positivo en la prueba de COVID-19. Afortunadamente, estoy totalmente vacunada y reforzada, por lo que mis síntomas son leves. Seguiré las instrucciones de la CDC y espero una recuperación completa.

"This morning I tested positive for COVID-19. Fortunately, I'm fully vaccinated and boosted – so my symptoms are mild. I'll follow CDC guidelines and I expect a full recovery.

I'll be quarantining and focusing on getting healthy. I will work virtually, and my office will remain open and ready to serve you!"

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Washington D.C. – Recently, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) introduced H.Res. 1056, which designates April 10 as Dolores Huerta Day in recognition of legendary labor leader and women's rights advocate, Dolores Huerta.

Washington D.C. – Recently, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) applauded President Joe Biden's executive order to bring down the cost of health insurance and expand health coverage to more Texans.

Houston, Texas – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) issued the following statement following Starr County's decision to move to drop all criminal charges against Lizelle Herrera.