Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) sent a letter to CenterPoint Energy, calling out their repeated failures to maintain reliable power for residents in the Houston region. The Congresswoman emphasized the critical need for dependable electricity, particularly during extreme weather conditions like Hurricane Beryl, which has thrown the nation’s fourth-largest city into darkness and dangerous heat.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) today issued the following statement in response to the Biden-Harris administration's new actions to protect workers and communities from extreme weather:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) today issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. United States:
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) today issued the following statement on President Biden's announcement of new plan aimed at providing relief to undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens and expanding work opportunities and protections for Dreamers:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29), the sponsor of the American Dream and Promise Act (H.R.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, June 14, 2024
CONTACT:
Brytan Mendes, brytan.mendes@mail.house.gov; (202) 225-1688 (Rep. Sylvia Garcia)
Jowen H. Ortiz Cintrón, jowen.ortizcintron@mail.house.gov; (202) 339-1395 (Rep. Delia Ramirez)
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) issued the following statement on the alarming findings of a recent report revealing a pervasive culture of sexual misconduct and discrimination at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC):
Grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will support families for housing improvements
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.