Houston Republic

Representative Sylvia Garcia, currently serving in the U.S. Congress for Texas' 29th district, shared her recent activities and engagements through a series of tweets. Her posts highlighted her participation in various events and advocacy efforts.

On March 4, 2025, Rep. Garcia expressed gratitude towards firefighters at a legislative conference organized by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF). She noted her appreciation for their dedication to community safety. "Great to join the @IAFFofficial this morning for their legislative conference and connect with our local @FirefightersHOU. Grateful for their bravery and dedication to keeping our communities safe!"

Later that day, she announced that Marcie Mir, CEO of El Centro FQHC, would accompany her as a guest at the State of the Union address. Garcia emphasized the importance of advocating for federal funding to ensure quality healthcare access for uninsured and underinsured individuals through community health centers. "I’m excited to have Marcie Mir, CEO of @El_Centro_FQHC, joining me today as my guest for the #SOTU! Uninsured and underinsured people deserve quality healthcare..."

Additionally, Rep. Garcia conveyed pride in her profession as a social worker during an interaction with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). She reiterated her commitment to supporting social workers who provide essential services to vulnerable populations. "It was great speaking with the @nasw today! I’m proud to be a social worker and to continue advocating for the profession."