Representative Sylvia R. Garcia | Official U.S. House headshot
Representative Sylvia R. Garcia | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Sylvia Garcia, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Texas' 29th district, recently shared her views on various political issues through a series of tweets. These posts reflect her stance on immigration, transgender rights, and energy policies under former President Donald Trump's administration.
On March 5, 2025, Rep. Garcia addressed immigration policy in a tweet stating that "Trump claims nothing can satisfy Democrats, yet he can fulfill his promises to Dreamers by supporting the bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act, which provides a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children." She emphasized the need for action rather than rhetoric.
In another tweet posted on the same day, Rep. Garcia criticized Trump's executive orders regarding transgender individuals: "Trump has tried to erase the existence of trans people with his EOs. No matter what he does, trans people exist." She affirmed her commitment to fighting for their right to live with dignity in the United States.
Further expressing concerns about energy policies, Rep. Garcia tweeted about tariffs imposed by Trump: "Trump talks about making U.S. energy independence, but his tariffs on Canada and Mexico will drive up costs and grind the refineries in the Greater Houston region to a halt." This comment highlights potential economic impacts on her constituency in Houston.
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