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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) issued the following statement in response to the Army's Independent Civilian Panel's review of Fort Hood's culture and command structure:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) issued a statement on the passing of longtime Houston civil rights activist Maria Jimenez:
Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia and fellow Democrats, Veronica Escobar, of El Paso, and Jason Crow, of Aurora, Colo., are seeking to halt transfers of people between Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities and other federal, state and local prisons to prevent the spread of COVID, according to a news release.
The Houston lawmaker announced their bill, the End Transfers of Detained Immigrants Act, is aimed at slowing transmission of COVID-19, is backed by 63 immigrant rights groups,
Washington, D.C. — Today, Representatives Jason Crow (D-CO) joined by Sylvia Garcia (D-TX) and Veronica Escobar (D-TX) introduced the End Transfers of Detained Immigrants Act, legislation which would immediately prevent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from transferring immigrant detainees between ICE facilities or to federal, state, and local prisons during the Corona
In March 2020, Congress passed the CARES Act, which authorized Economic Impact Payments (EIPs), also known as "stimulus checks," to help provide direct economic relief to families suffering from the impacts of COVID-19.
Harris County, TX (CW39) — TODAY, Commissioners Adrian Garcia and Rodney Ellis announced "Harris County Back to Work" – a workforce development program funded by the county to train 2,592 residents in skills such as IT, welding, construction, nursing, and other valuable trades.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX), together with fellow Reps.
Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D), received 71% of the vote in her re-election to represent the 29th Congressional District. She is a guest on this week's Houston Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall and says her win lets her continue to fight for the needs of her constituents, including a more aggressive response from state leadership in the COVID-19 crisis.
HOUSTON, TX — Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (TX-29) issued the following statement in response to today's Supreme Court hearing on the Republican Lawsuit to terminate the Affordable Care Act (ACA):
HOUSTON, TX - Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia issued the following statement on President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris: