Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) and Senator Laphonza Butler (D-CA) introduced the Improving Language Access in Mortgage Servicing Act. This bill requires the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to translate mortgage documents from English into the eight most common languages spoken within three years, including an additional top four languages spoken for a total of 12 languages.
Houston, Texas —Today, President Biden has empowered DACA recipients by expanding their access to affordable healthcare. The Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to providing Dreamers with the opportunities and support they need to succeed is now a reality. This significant increase in healthcare access not only improves the health and well-being of DACA recipients but also contributes to building healthier and more vibrant communities.
Grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration will support workers and families in the Greater Houston area
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sylia Garcia (TX-29) announced that Harris County, Texas, will receive over $9.6 million in federal funding through the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Discretionary Grant Program. These funds were made available through the Inflation Reduction Act's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, which Congresswoman Garcia proudly voted for in August 2022.
"Today, I voted to pass a group of bipartisan national security bills to support our allies in Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific, provide humanitarian assistance for those in dire need in Gaza and around the world, and strengthen our ability to hold Iran, Russia, and China accountable.
Houston, TX – Hoy, la Congresista Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) llevó a cabo una ceremonia en la oficina postal en la Calle Galveston en Houston para honrar a la Especialista Vanessa Guillén. En 2020, la Especialista del Ejército de los Estados Unidos Vanessa Guillén fue brutalmente asesinada por otro soldado. Su trágica muerte causó dolor en nuestra comunidad e inició un movimiento nacional en todo el país que exigía una reforma de justicia militar.
Houston, TX –Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) held a ceremony at the post office on Galveston Road in Houston to honor Spc. Vanessa Guillen. In 2020, U.S. Army Specialist Vanessa Guillén was brutally murdered by another soldier. Her tragic passing struck grief into our community and ignited a national movement across the nation that demanded military justice reform.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) voted in support of the consolidated appropriations package to fully fund significant parts of the federal government. This legislation includes $11,310,783 in Community Project Funding that she secured for the Texas 29th Congressional District.