Houston Republic

Rep. Sylvia Garcia, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Texas' 29th district since 2019, has been vocal on various issues through her social media presence. Her recent posts address concerns ranging from consumer rights to healthcare funding and natural disaster preparedness.

On February 10, 2025, Rep. Garcia highlighted the role of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in addressing consumer complaints against banks. She noted, "Do you have beef with your bank? The CFPB sent 10 million+ complaints to companies on behalf of consumers. If you’ve ever gotten a surprise fee reversed, you can probably thank the CFPB."

The following day, February 11, 2025, she expressed concern over potential funding cuts to Houston's medical research facilities due to decisions made by former President Trump. She stated that "Houston is home to one of the best medical centers in the world... But now, thanks to Trump’s decisions, we’re at risk of losing tens of millions in NIH funding—funding that could be the key to finding a cure for your child’s…"

Later that same day, Garcia addressed issues surrounding insurance policy cancellations for families in Los Angeles just before wildfires broke out. She drew parallels with similar challenges faced by Houston residents: "Just months before the first fires broke out in LA... While we're no strangers to the devastating effects of natural disasters here in Houston..."