Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) delivered a speech on the House floor, urging her colleagues to act quickly to pass the American Dream and Promise Act, which provides a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders, and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) recipients.
Houston, TX – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) led a heartfelt dedication ceremony to name the post office on 4020 Broadway Street in Houston, Texas after Benny C. Martinez, a beloved veteran, a LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) social justice leader for more than six decades, and a fierce advocate for Houston's Latino community.
Houston, TX – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) issued the following statement based on ProPublica's recent reporting on the death of Josseli Barnica, a 28-year-old mother who lost her life in 2021 due to Texas' extreme abortion restrictions:
Houston, TX – Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) announced today that Port Houston's innovative PORT SHIFT program has been selected to receive $2,983,457 in funding from the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Ports Program. This grant, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, is a critical investment in cleaner air, reduced emissions, and green job opportunities for the region.
Houston, TX – Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) issued the following statement in response to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's final rule implementing Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010:
Houston, TX – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) released the following statement on the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar:
"Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind behind the brutal October 7 attack on Israel and leader of Hamas, is no longer a threat. The world is now a safer place. This is a new opportunity to end the war in Gaza, free the remaining hostages, and achieve lasting peace, security, and dignity for all Israelis and Palestinians."
HOUSTON, TX – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) released the following statement in response to the Biden-Harris Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) final rule requiring drinking water systems across the country to identify and replace lead pipes over the next decade:
Houston, TX – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the horrific October 7th attacks in Israel:
“A year ago today, Israel was the target of a heinous terrorist attack carried out by Hamas—the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust. Today, I stand with Israel as it marks this somber moment.
Houston, TX – Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) issued the following statement after the Biden-Harris Administration's decision not to extend the CHNV parole program that's providing temporary legal status for hundreds of thousands of migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela: