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May 18, 2021

Contact: Daniela Campos Lopez – daniela.campos@mail.house.gov - +1 202 256-2198

Washington D.C.- Today, the House Committee on the Judiciary advanced the The Elder Abuse Protection Act of 2021, introduced by Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (TX-29) and Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (IN-05).

Issues: Healthcare

April 27, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (TX-29) issued the following statement in response after submitting funding requests for three transportation and infrastructure projects to benefit the 29th Congressional District of Texas.

April 15, 2021

Congresswoman Garcia Says Many Texans Who Receive Veterans' Benefits and Have Not Yet Received Their Economic Impact Payment Could Expect Electronic Payments to Hit Bank Accounts Beginning Wednesday

WASHINGTON D.C. - Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia announced today that many Texans who receive Veterans' benefits could expect Economic Impact Payments of up to $1,400 hit their bank accounts beginning this week. Many Texans have already received Economic Impact Payments as part of the American Rescue Plan that Garcia helped pass.

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April 14, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (TX-29) issued the following statement in response to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) new program aimed at aiding those struggling to cover the funeral costs for family members who have perished due to COVID-19:

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March 25, 2021

HOUSTON, TX - Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) issued the following statement in response to the announcement that the River Oaks Theater in Houston will be closing:


March 8, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) issued the following statement in response to the Biden- Harris administration's announcement that Venezuelans residing in the United States will now qualify for Temporary Protected Status.

Issues: Immigration

January 20, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) issued the following statement in support of the Biden- Harris administration's executive orders and legislative initiatives:


January 19, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) and Senator Richard Blumenthal Blumenthal (D-CT) issued the following joint statement on the re-introduction of the Wear Your Mask Act in the House.