Defending Democracy
Congressman Garcia believes that one of the biggest threats facing the Unites States today comes from efforts to undermine our democratic process by restricting access to the ballot and attacking the legitimacy of the electoral process. Congressman Garcia knows that we need leaders who will work to defend our civil rights, and this starts with making voting accessible to every American regardless of their background.
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Just days before Congress reconvenes in Washington D.C. after a fractious summer recess for Republicans, out Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) is leading the charge on an unlikely and winning issue for Democrats: the infamous Epstein files — that is, unreleased government documents on now-deceased millionaire child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42), Congressman Maxwell Frost (FL-10), Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), and Congresswoman Maxine Dexter (OR-03) released a joint statement following the latest updates regarding the case of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, who was held illegally in El Salvador after being wrongfully deported by the Trump Administration,
The House Oversight Committee's top Democrat is seeking information about Corey Lewandowski and his work as a special government employee.
Long Beach, CA – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) was ceremonially sworn in as the Ranking Member and top Democrat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee by Vice President Kamala Harris.
In his first return to the city’s Civic Chambers since he was mayor, Congressman Robert Garcia stood before Long Beach family, friends and colleagues to take another oath of office, this time as the top Democrat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Rep. Robert Garcia, top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, told MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell that despite all the distractions, Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi have the power to release the full Epstein files and records “today, tonight, right now.”
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) has moved forward with a plan to partially release information from the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case — but House Democrats, including ranking member Robert Garcia (D-CA), are not satisfied with this limited production.
A key congressional Democrat is demanding answers from the Trump administration about a deal it reportedly struck with El Salvador’s president to send him several MS-13 gang leaders held in the United States, alleging it may have compromised several ongoing investigations and n
Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, told MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell that the Department of Justice “can’t be trusted” after the Oversight Committee’s Republican Chairman Rep. James Comer announced that the Justice Department will now begin turning over the Epstein Files on Friday instead of the August 19 deadline.
As the former Mayor of Long Beach, and now in Congress, I have always fought to protect our communities, stand up for what’s right, and make government work for people.