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September 28, 2022

"Homeownership is key to reaching the American dream for the majority of immigrants, first-generation Americans, and minorities across our nation and region," said Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia. "Unfortunately, many Latino and Black families, like the ones in my district, face disproportionate challenges and barriers on their path to homeownership.


September 28, 2022

The members left of zero are on the liberal end of the spectrum and so they are typically Democrats, while the members to the right of zero are on the conservative end and are typically Republicans. The members towards either end of the spectrum are more ideological with their votes.


September 28, 2022

The center will receive a little over one million dollars over the next two years to support its mental health services, especially services for youth. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people, with LGBTQ youth being four times more likely to seriously consider suicide.


September 28, 2022

The lawmakers highlighted how extending the PSLF waiver will also allow more military service members and federal employees to make progress towards achieving loan forgiveness through the PSLF program.

Issues:Educación

September 28, 2022

Canceling $10,000 could benefit borrowers for multiple reasons such as: giving breathing room to borrowers, wiping out debt for borrowers who owe $10,000 or less, and can even contribute to narrowing the racial wealth gap for Black borrowers.

Issues:Educación

September 28, 2022

Washington D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) introduced the Veterans' Cancer Care Coordinator Act of 2022 to advance cancer healthcare for female veterans.


September 20, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) announced the introduction of the Multilingual Financial Literacy Act – a bill that directs the Financial Literacy Education Commission (FLEC) to carry out a study on the impact of language barriers on financial health.


September 14, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) introduced the More Social Workers (MSWs) in Libraries Act. The MSWs Act seeks to further strengthen public libraries as community hubs by facilitating aspiring social workers into library facilities across our country.

Issues:Educación

September 7, 2022

Houston, Texas – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) reaffirmed her commitment to put People Over Politics and continue to work to end gun violence.

Issues:Gun Control

August 26, 2022

Houston, Texas – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) observed Women's Equality Day by vowing to fight back against extreme MAGA Republicans who, after the recent Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, are now working to criminalize reproductive health care and ban birth control.