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Rep. Sylvia Garcia

@sylviagarcia.house.gov

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Member of Congress, TX-29. Includes Houston, Galena Park, Jacinto City, South Houston & Pasadena. Passionate about public service. Fighting for working people.

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Rep. Sylvia Garcia @sylviagarcia.house.gov · Feb 26

I proudly introduced the American Dream and Promise Act today because Dreamers are America. They strengthen our communities, contribute every day, and deserve permanent protections. #HomeIsHere

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Rep. Sylvia Garcia @sylviagarcia.house.gov · 2d

The @demwomencaucus.bsky.social is wearing purple for #PurpleThursday and Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

We stand with survivors, honor victims, and remain committed to ending domestic violence everywhere.
If you or someone you know needs help, call 1-800-799-SAFE

Rep. Sylvia Garcia @sylviagarcia.house.gov · 8d

I co-sponsored @repemiliasykes.bsky.social Pay Our Military Act because we need to put politics aside and make sure our troops are paid.

Rep. Sylvia Garcia @sylviagarcia.house.gov · 8d

Republicans just canceled votes again and refused to even consider the Democrats’ bill to pay our troops.

While Republicans extend their vacation, our service members are working through the shutdown without a paycheck.

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Rep. Sylvia Garcia @sylviagarcia.house.gov · 12d

111,000 people in TX-29 will see their health care costs skyrocket if Republicans don’t act to save ACA tax credits. Today, I met with El Centro de Corazón to discuss how the Republicans Big, Ugly Bill and rising costs are threatening access to care for families across our community.

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Rep. Sylvia Garcia @sylviagarcia.house.gov · 12d

🚨 REMINDER: TODAY, Oct 6th, is the deadline to register to vote! 🚨

Don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard in the November elections. Take a minute to check your registration and make sure everything’s up to date! ⬇️

Check your Registration: hctax.net
Update Registration: votetexas.gov

Rep. Sylvia Garcia @sylviagarcia.house.gov · 15d

Republicans and the Felon in the White House have shut down the government, putting vital services and millions of families at risk. While they play games with people’s lives, my office remains open and ready to fight for the people of TX-29.

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Rep. Sylvia Garcia @sylviagarcia.house.gov · 17d

My Houston and DC offices remain open to assist you with social security, veterans benefits, Medicare, and more, but you may face delays to get responses with federal agencies being decimated. Families in TX-29 deserve better.

Rep. Sylvia Garcia @sylviagarcia.house.gov · 17d

Republicans and their leader, the Felon in the White House, shutdown the government instead of protecting health care for millions.

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Rep. Sylvia Garcia @sylviagarcia.house.gov · 24d

Democrats will be back in Washington ready to fight, lower costs, and keep our government open.

Rep. Sylvia Garcia @sylviagarcia.house.gov · 24d

In just six days the government is set to shut down. And let’s be clear, this chaos is the Republicans’ fault. They would rather cater to the Felon in the White House than do their jobs and keep the government running. Working families pay the price.

House Democrats @housedemocrats.bsky.social · 25d

Republicans control the House, Senate and White House.

If the government shuts down because they refuse to pass a bipartisan spending bill, it will be on Republicans.

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Rep. Sylvia Garcia @sylviagarcia.house.gov · Sep 15

It’s time to stand with immigrant families and deliver the security they deserve.

Rep. Sylvia Garcia @sylviagarcia.house.gov · Sep 15

The Trump administration is tearing down protections for immigrants, dismantling Temporary Protected Status and parole programs that keep families safe
I joined @ramirez.house.gov to demand Congress pass the American Dream & Promise Act and give Dreamers and long-time residents a path to citizenship

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Rep. Sylvia Garcia @sylviagarcia.house.gov · Aug 11

Predators posing as ICE agents have harassed and assaulted women, exploiting masks, plain clothes and unmarked cars.

It is past time to act.

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Rep. Sylvia Garcia @sylviagarcia.house.gov · Aug 11

🚨 Women’s safety must be a priority.

I am leading a @demwomencaucus.bsky.social letter urging ICE to require agents to visibly and clearly identify themselves during immigration enforcement and hold impersonators fully accountable. ⬇️

Democratic Women’s Caucus @demwomencaucus.bsky.social · Aug 11

DWC Members sent a letter calling out recent cases of people impersonating ICE to abuse women. We demand DHS and ICE wear visible identification to stop enabling impersonators.

Women deserve to be safe. We’ll keep fighting.

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Rep. Sylvia Garcia @sylviagarcia.house.gov · Aug 6

Today, that legacy is still under threat in Texas, where Republicans are redrawing the maps mid-decade to protect their power, not the people.

The struggle did not end in 1965. It is happening now, and the fight is far from over.

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Rep. Sylvia Garcia @sylviagarcia.house.gov · Aug 6

🗳️ On the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, we honor those who fought to bring democracy closer to all of us, especially historically underrepresented communities long shut out of power.

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Rep. Sylvia Garcia @sylviagarcia.house.gov · Jul 30

Declaración de la congresista Sylvia García en respuesta a los nuevos mapas electorales propuestos en Texas

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Rep. Sylvia Garcia @sylviagarcia.house.gov · Jul 30

Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Statement on Proposed Texas Congressional Maps

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Rep. Sylvia Garcia @sylviagarcia.house.gov · Jul 24

🚨 Republicans are illegally blocking $612 MILLION in approved funds from reaching schools in Texas. This is a huge blow to working families who depend on specialized learning courses & counseling to help their children succeed. @democrats-appropriations.house.gov

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Rep. Sylvia Garcia @sylviagarcia.house.gov · Jul 22

I’ll be attending Saturday’s public hearing on redistricting to Texas’s congressional map.

📅 July 26 | 🕚 11 AM
📍 University of Houston – Student Center, Houston Room (Room 220)

The public is welcome to attend and speak on the record.

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The Weeknight on MSNBC @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social · Jul 22

“Fight fire with fire": The Texas Legislature is back in session with Republicans pushing to carve out five new GOP seats. @sylviagarcia.house.gov joins The Weeknight to discuss.

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Rep. Sylvia Garcia @sylviagarcia.house.gov · Jul 22

Trump is trying to rig the 2026 election—because he knows his ideas are losing.

He’s targeting Texas because it’s a red state with leaders who’ll do his bidding. He called the Governor and said: I need five seats.

This isn’t democracy. It’s a power grab by the Felon in the White House.

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Rep. Sylvia Garcia @sylviagarcia.house.gov · Jul 18

Republicans can pretend all they want but this isn't fiscal responsibility. It’s cruelty, all to bend the knee to the Felon in the White House.

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Rep. Sylvia Garcia @sylviagarcia.house.gov · Jul 18

Just two weeks ago, Republicans and Trump blew a $4 trillion hole in the deficit while throwing millions off their health care.

Now they're cutting $9 billion from Sesame Street, public radio, and foreign food assistance for people living in poverty abroad.

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Rep. Sylvia Garcia @sylviagarcia.house.gov · Jul 18

Republicans could learn something from the Count on Sesame Street.

$9 billion in funding cuts mean nothing when you just voted two weeks ago to drive up the deficit by $4 trillion—all to give billionaires a tax break they don't need. The numbers just don't add up. This is fiscal irresponsibility.

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