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Casar was joined by former state Sen. Wendy Davis, U.S. Reps. Sylvia Garcia and Al Green, and several other lawmakers and abortion advocacy groups at a news conference announcing the group's proposal at the Texas Democratic Convention in Dallas.
It's happening just about every night now, in sight of the U.S. Capitol dome.
"These people died a tragic death while desperately in search of a better life. We must fix our broken immigration system to better allow families a chance to escape their circumstances. These tragedies can be prevented."
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) introduced the Construction Injury Prevention Act (CIPA) to protect construction workers from injuries by requiring employers to offer at least one 15-minute paid rest break every four hours of work. CIPA also requires the employer to notify the employee of their right to their paid rest breaks at the start of employment.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia's (TX-29) bipartisan bill to rename the post office on Broadway Street after Texas legend Benny C. Martinez passed the House. Martinez was a prominent community leader who worked as a Harris County nurse for 30 years and 5 years as Deputy Sheriff, served the Houston area through countless organizations and advocacy groups, and was a U.S. Army veteran.
Houston, Texas – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $3,600,000 from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to Houston's William P. Hobby Airport. The airport will use the funds to improve ADA access, enhance energy efficiency, and address capacity needs by installing new gates and baggage systems.
Uvalde, state and federal officials have refused to release records related to the May 24 massacre at Robb Elementary School. Nine members of Congress said in a letter that families of victims deserve to know the full truth about what happened.
Democratic Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) joins Julie Mason in the aftermath of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade for a discussion of reproductive rights.
The Supreme Court's decision that overturns Roe v. Wade opens the door for states to ban abortion. In Texas, it will soon be considered a felony crime.
The letter was led by two South Texas Democrats, Reps. Henry Cuellar of Laredo and Vicente Gonzalez of McAllen, and the other Texas Democrats who signed were Reps. Sylvia Garcia and Lizzie Pannill Fletcher of Houston.