Texas' 29th Congressional District
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Recent News About Texas' 29th Congressional District
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Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Responds to the Texas ‘Revenge Porn’ Lawsuit
On August 17, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia applauds the legal victory of a Texas woman against cyber exploitation and the malicious spread of intimate images.
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Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Responds to Governor Abbott's Inhumane Border Policies
On July 18, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia responds to Governor Abbott's inhumane border policies.
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Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Announces $6.3 Million in Federal Funding to Harris County for Covid Relief
On July 5, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) announces $6,358,150 in federal funding to Harris County for emergency protective measures.
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Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Announces $17 Million in Federal Funding to Houston Independent School District
On July 5, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) announces $17,147,333.05 in federal funding to Houston Independent School District for emergency protective measures.
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Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia’s Statement on the Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action
“I am deeply disappointed by the Supreme Court ruling that struck down affirmative action in college admissions. This is a big loss for Latinos and others who already face many challenges when trying to get into college. Affirmative action works. It opens the door of opportunity that’s often unfairly closed. This decision will take us back many years in making a good, affordable college education available to many students from districts like mine," said Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia.
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Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Announces $40 Million to the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Metro)
On June 26, Congresswoman Garcia announces $40,402,548 to the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County’s Metro system. This funding is part of the nearly $1.7 billion in funding from the Federal Transit Administration for the 2023 Renewable Natural Gas Path to Zero Emissions Grant.
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Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Announces $545,000 in Federal Funding to the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans, Inc.
Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) announces $545,000 to the Houston-based Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans, Inc. for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance.
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Congresswoman Garcia Introduces the Bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act of 2023
On June 15, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (TX-29) introduced the bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act of the 118th Congress. The Dream and Promise Act provides a pathway to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders, and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) recipients. The act is co-authored by Congresswoman Velazquez (NY-7) and Congresswoman Clarke (NY-9). The bill is co-led by Congressman Correa (CA-46), Congresswoman Chu (CA-28), Congresswoman Lofgren (CA-18), Congresswoman Jayapal (WA-7), Congresswoman Ramirez (IL-3), Congresswoman Chavez-DeRemer (OR-5), Congresswoman Salazar (FL-27), and Congressman Duarte (CA-13), and González Colón (PR- At Large).
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Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Announces Up To $36 Million To The City Of Houston From Rail Crossing Elimination Program
On June 5, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) announces up to $36 million to the City of Houston from the Railroad Crossing Elimination Program to improve upon the current West Belt Terminal.
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Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Celebrates The Beginning Of Pride Month 2023
On June 1, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, released the following statement celebrating the start of Pride Month. As a member of the Congressional Equality Caucus, Congresswoman Garcia supports the Congressional Equality Caucus’ mission to promote equality for all people regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics.
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Congresista Sylvia García Vota No A La Ley De Responsabilidad Fiscal
Hoy, la congresista Sylvia Garcia votó no a la Ley de Responsabilidad Fiscal
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Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Votes No On The Fiscal Responsibility Act
On May 31, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia voted no on the Fiscal Responsibility Act
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Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Announces $10 Million In Federal Funding For Covid Relief In Harris County
Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) announces a total of $10,330,165.90 in federal funding to Harris County for COVID-19 relief.
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Congresswoman Garcia Reintroduces Bill To Protect Older Job Applicants
On May 18, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (TX-29) reintroduced the bipartisan Protect Older Job Applicants (POJA) Act. The POJA Act protects older job applicants from employment discrimination at the application phase. This year, the POJA Act is co-led by Congresswoman Maria Salazar (R-FL), Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA), and Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-CA).
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Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Remembers The Life Of Gloria Molina
On May 18, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) issued the following statement in honor of the late Gloria Molina.
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Congresswoman Garcia Applauds The Government Accountability Office’s Response To Sexual Assault Investigation Request
Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (TX-29) applauds the Government Accountability Office (GAO) for launching a review of the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) program.
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Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Receives Vice Chair On Housing And Transportation Of The House Democratic Caucus Poverty Task Force Appointment For The 118th Congress
Last week, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (TX-29) as Vice Chair on Housing and Transportation of the House Democratic Caucus Poverty Task Force for the 118th Congressional Session.
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Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Uplifts Several Initiatives Pertaining To Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (TX-29) celebrates the culmination of several initiatives highlighted during April’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
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Congresswoman Garcia Reintroduces Bill To Increase Number Of Social Workers In Libraries
Recently, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (TX-29), Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12), and Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-3), all members of Congress with backgrounds in social work, reintroduced the More Social Workers (MSWs) in Libraries Act. The MSWs in Libraries Act seeks to further strengthen public libraries as community hubs by facilitating aspiring social workers into library facilities across our country.
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Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Announces $1.2 Million In Federal Funding For Hurricane Harvey Recovery Efforts
Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (TX-29) announces $1,220,799.46 in federal funding to the City of Houston for repairs as a result of Hurricane Harvey.