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WASHINGTON, D.C. –Hoy, los congresistas Sylvia R. García (D-TX-29), Juan Vargas (D-CA-52), Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13) y Emily Randall (D-WA-06) encabezaron la presentación de una resolución en la Cámara de Representantes para conmemorar el Cinco de Mayo. La resolución reconoce la importancia histórica de la Batalla de Puebla del1862 y el valor del pueblo mexicano en su lucha por la libertad, la independencia y la democracia.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29), Juan Vargas (D-CA-52), Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13), and Emily Randall (D-WA-06) led their colleagues in introducing a resolution to commemorate Cinco de Mayo. The resolution recognizes the historical significance of the 1862 Battle of Puebla and the courage of the Mexican people in their fight for freedom, independence, and democracy.
HOUSTON, T.X. – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) hosted a town hall focused on protecting the essential benefits that millions of Texans rely on to survive. She was joined by Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-TX-20), CEO of El Centro de Corazon Marcie Mir, Social Security Administration worker and AFGE Local 3184 president Joel Smith, Health and Wellness Leader at Kroger Dr.
HOUSTON, TX – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) released the following statement on the passing of Pope Francis:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, on the 95th birthday of legendary labor and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) reintroduced a resolution to designate April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day" in her honor. The resolution celebrates Huerta's lifelong commitment to justice, equality, and the empowerment of working people, especially farm workers and women.
HOUSTON, TX - Today, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29), a former judge, Houston City Controller, and longtime public servant, is reminding constituents that protecting democracy starts with showing up, and that includes answering the call of jury duty.
In a new video, Congresswoman Garcia shares her experience reporting for jury service at the Harris County Jury Assembly Building and calls on constituents to treat jury service as more than a civic duty, but as a powerful act of democratic participation.
HOUSTON, T.X. – Today, Reps. Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29), Nanette Barragán (D-CA-44), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-1), and Delia C. Ramirez (D-IL-03) announced the reestablishment of the Congressional Caucus on Homelessness. The caucus will act as a dedicated forum for Members of Congress to work toward the common goal of ending homelessness in this country.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) issued the following statement following the passing of Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ-7):
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) led more than 110 of her colleagues in introducing a resolution condemning House Republican Conference leadership for allowing the spread of false and xenophobic rhetoric targeting Congressman Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13), Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, following his Spanish-language response last week to President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress.