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WASHINGTON, DC – During today's House Financial Services Committee hearing on the state of the international financial system, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) called out the Trump administration's failure to address poverty and its reckless tariff agenda that's threatening the U.S. and Houston economy. The hearing focused on the impact of tariffs, market instability, and deteriorating global economic relationships under Trump's leadership.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) and her Democratic colleagues walked out of a rare joint hearing between the House Financial Services Committee and the House Agriculture Committee, after Republicans turned it into a platform to rubber-stamp President Trump’s latest scheme to enrich himself and his family through the power of his office.
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Hoy, los congresistas Sylvia R. García (D-TX-29), Juan Vargas (D-CA-52), Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13) y Emily Randall (D-WA-06) encabezaron la presentación de una resolución en la Cámara de Representantes para conmemorar el Cinco de Mayo. La resolución reconoce la importancia histórica de la Batalla de Puebla del1862 y el valor del pueblo mexicano en su lucha por la libertad, la independencia y la democracia.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29), Juan Vargas (D-CA-52), Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13), and Emily Randall (D-WA-06) led their colleagues in introducing a resolution to commemorate Cinco de Mayo. The resolution recognizes the historical significance of the 1862 Battle of Puebla and the courage of the Mexican people in their fight for freedom, independence, and democracy.
HOUSTON, T.X. – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) hosted a town hall focused on protecting the essential benefits that millions of Texans rely on to survive. She was joined by Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-TX-20), CEO of El Centro de Corazon Marcie Mir, Social Security Administration worker and AFGE Local 3184 president Joel Smith, Health and Wellness Leader at Kroger Dr.
HOUSTON, TX – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) released the following statement on the passing of Pope Francis:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, on the 95th birthday of legendary labor and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) reintroduced a resolution to designate April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day" in her honor. The resolution celebrates Huerta's lifelong commitment to justice, equality, and the empowerment of working people, especially farm workers and women.
HOUSTON, TX - Today, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29), a former judge, Houston City Controller, and longtime public servant, is reminding constituents that protecting democracy starts with showing up, and that includes answering the call of jury duty.
In a new video, Congresswoman Garcia shares her experience reporting for jury service at the Harris County Jury Assembly Building and calls on constituents to treat jury service as more than a civic duty, but as a powerful act of democratic participation.