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December 12, 2023

Washington D.C. – Today, with bipartisan support, the House of Representatives has successfully passed Congresswoman Garcia’s bill, the Foreign Affiliates Sharing Pilot Program Extension Act. This pivotal legislation reaffirms America's commitment to uphold the integrity of our financial system by extending the timeline for the implementation of a crucial anti-money laundering pilot program.


December 8, 2023

Houston, TX- Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia proudly announced the successful advocacy for $10,143,200 in funding dedicated to the Greater Northside and International Districts Safe Streets Project. This significant allocation will fortify the initiative's mission to enhance roadway safety, address common risks, bridge network gaps, and introduce safety enhancements.


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December 4, 2023

Houston, Texas – Recently, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia hosted Vice President Kamala Harris, during a moderated panel at Hardy Senior Center as part of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus On the Road Series.


November 8, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) and U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) led 14 House and 23 Senate members in reintroducing their Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act. The legislation will protect the health and safety of pregnant, postpartum, and lactating people in immigration detention by establishing a presumption of release, prohibiting any agency under the U.S.

Issues: Immigration

October 13, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) champions a $1.2 Billion federal grant to the Houston Region to develop Hydrogen Hubs.


October 2, 2023

Washington D.C.Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia voted in support of the Clean Stopgap Funding CR that excludes extreme MAGA Republican cuts to SNAP, Social Security, and Veteran benefits.


September 20, 2023

Washington D.C. - Hoy, con el apoyo bipartidista, el Comité de Servicios Financieros ha aprobado con éxito el Acta de Extensión del Programa Piloto de Compartir Afiliados Extranjeros. Esta legislación fundamental reafirma nuestro compromiso de preservar la integridad de nuestro sistema financiero al ampliar el plazo para la implementación de un programa piloto crucial contra el lavado de dinero.


September 20, 2023

Washington D.C. – Today, with bipartisan support, the Financial Services Committee has successfully passed the Foreign Affiliates Sharing Pilot Program Extension Act. This pivotal legislation reaffirms our commitment to upholding the integrity of our financial system by extending the timeline for the implementation of a crucial anti-money laundering pilot program.


September 15, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) announces $394,870 in federal funding to Harris County for pool safety and drowning prevention programs.

Issues: Healthcare