Representative Sylvia Garcia, who has served in the U.S. Congress representing Texas’ 29th district since 2019, recently took to social media to advocate for legislative action on immigration policy. Garcia’s statements focus on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and her bipartisan proposal, the American Dream and Promise Act.
On June 11, 2025, Rep. Garcia emphasized the impact of DACA over the past 13 years by stating that it “has transformed lives, communities, and our country.” She called for a transition from temporary protection to permanent stability through legislation. Garcia highlighted her commitment to keeping families together with her bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act. The tweet can be viewed here.
In another message posted shortly after on the same day, Garcia reiterated similar sentiments in Spanish: “Durante 13 años, #DACA ha transformado vidas y comunidades en todo el paÃs.” She underscored the necessity of providing permanent stability for Dreamers by passing her proposed legislation aimed at uniting families. This post is available here.
Later that day, Garcia further argued that DACA enjoys broad support nationwide due to its effectiveness. She described Dreamers as integral members of society—”our coworkers, neighbors, and loved ones”—and stressed that they deserve permanent protections provided by passing the American Dream and Promise Act. The complete statement is accessible here.
Additional information about Sylvia Garcia includes her tenure in Congress since replacing Gene Green in 2019 and previous service in the Texas Senate from 2013 to 2018. Born in San Diego, Texas in 1950, she now resides in Houston. A graduate of Texas Woman’s University with a BA and holding a JD from Texas Southern University School of Law.
