Press Releases
WASHINGTON -- Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, D-Houston, has secured a position on the House Financial Services Subcommittee Oversight and Investigations. She also secured a position on the newly formed House Financial Services Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion.
"I consider these assignments vital to the Houston Region, the State of Texas and the entire country. We must work to ensure this economy works for everyone and that everyone has a seat at the table, while protecting consumers from abusive financial practices."
WASHINGTON -- Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, D-Houston, has secured a position on the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. She also secured a position on the newly re-named House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties.
Houston, TX – Today, members of the American Federation of Government Employees Union, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia and State Senator Carol Alvarado spoke out about solutions to help federal government employees at Hobby Airport.
With over 35,000 workers in Texas and 800,000 federal workers nationwide furloughed or forced to work without pay there is an urgent need to ensure that no one is threatened with losing their home or being evicted. Additionally, leaders are asking to place a safeguard on essential household utilities such as water and electricity.
WASHINGTON – Hoy, La Congresista Sylvia R. Garcia, TX-29, fue nombrado al Comité de Servicios Financieros de la Cámara de Representativas y el Comité de Asuntos Judiciales de la Cámara de Representativas para el Congreso 116º. Su asignación a los dos es indubitadamente un testimonio a sus innumerables logros como servidor público.
WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Representative Sylvia R. Garcia, TX-29, was appointed to the House Financial Services Committee and the House Judiciary Committee for the 116th Congress. Her placement on both committees is undoubtedly a testament to her many accomplishments as a public servant.
Washington, DC – Acompañada por muchos partidarios, amigos y colegas, la Congresista Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) hizo historia hoy cuando llegó a ser una de las primeras dos mujeres a representar el estado de Texas en el congreso de los EEUU.
Washington, DC – Joined by many supporters, friends, and colleagues, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) made history today when she was sworn in as one of the first two Latinas ever to represent the State of Texas in the U.S. Congress.
