Press Releases
Washington D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, a member of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus, released the following statement in recognition of LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
Washington D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia commended the Port of Houston, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Project 11 partners for their significant work on the Houston Ship Channel expansion.
Houston, Texas - Hoy, la congresista Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) emitió la siguiente declaración en respuesta a la escasez de fórmula para bebés.
Houston, Texas – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) issued the following statement in response to the ongoing baby formula shortage.
Washington D.C. - Hoy se ha aprobado en la Cámara de Representantes el proyecto de ley bipartidista de la congresista Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) para renombrar la oficina postal de Galveston Road en Houston en memoria a su constituyente, a la SPC Vanessa Guillén. El asesinato de Vanessa a manos de otro soldado generó olas nacionales en todo el país, lo que finalmente condujo a un cambio histórico en el código militar que trasladó las investigaciones de acoso y agresión sexual fuera de la cadena de mando militar.
Washington D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia's (TX-29) bipartisan bill to rename the post office on Galveston Road in Houston after her constituent, SPC Vanessa Guillén, passed the House. The murder of Vanessa at the hands of another soldier generated national waves across the country – ultimately leading to a landmark change in the military code that moved sexual assault and harassment investigations outside of the military's chain of command.
Washington D.C. - Hoy, la congresista Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) ha anunciado que ha sido nombrada miembro del poderoso Comité de Servicios Armados de la Cámara de Representantes tras una votación del grupo demócrata en pleno.
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.
"Nearly six years later, Andre Jackson will face justice for the senseless murder of an innocent 11-year-old child, Josue Flores. In May 2016, Josue was a precious student walking home from school when his life was cut short by an evil act of violence in my hometown neighborhood. I vividly remember this sad day – it hit much too close to home."