Houston Republic

Rep. Sylvia Garcia, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Texas' 29th district, shared her thoughts on various topics through a series of tweets. These posts highlight her engagement with educational initiatives, consumer protection efforts, and healthcare funding issues.

On February 12, 2025, Rep. Garcia expressed her admiration for students from Milby High School who visited the U.S. Capitol despite challenging weather conditions. She stated: "Despite the snow, Milby High School students brought the sunshine to the U.S. Capitol today! Inspired by their curiosity, ambition, and Texas spirit. The future is bright!"

The following day, February 13, 2025, she commented on the role of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), emphasizing its significance as a protective agency for consumers against financial exploitation. She tweeted: "The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau isn’t some fancy Washington agency—it’s a watchdog that fights for YOU: $21B back from big banks $360M recovered for veterans $11B/year saved on overdraft fees Now, Republicans want to burn it down for Trump & Elon Musk."

Later that same day, Rep. Garcia criticized House Republicans' budget proposal for reducing Medicaid funding while offering tax breaks to wealthy individuals and corporations. She remarked: "No surprise here: House Republicans released a budget that rips funding from Medicaid—hurting families, children, and seniors—all to hand more tax breaks to billionaires and big corporations." She reaffirmed her commitment to advocating for healthcare access.