Fighting to Get Big Money out of Politics

Congressman Garcia believes need to make sure our democracy works for every American—not just the most wealthy. Congress must take steps to regulate campaign contributions so that our elected leaders remain accountable to their constituents and not special interests. 

Big money has no place in our democracy. Congressman Garcia supports overturning the Citizens United v. FEC decision, which unleashed unlimited corporate and dark money on political campaigns that drowns out the voices of everyday Americans. In Congress, he is fighting for strong, transparent campaign finance reform to hold special interests accountable and ensure that everyone has a real voice in shaping our future. Congressman Garcia is committed to ending big money in politics and reclaiming our democracy. Congressman Garcia also supports a full lobbying ban for former Members of Congress to help end the revolving door between public office and corporate interests.

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POLITICO - Robert Garcia is in the DOGE house
January 28, 2025
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Robert Garcia is in the DOGE house

THE BUZZ: BARKING BACK — Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia says Democrats trying to play nice with Elon Musk on his crusade to slash federal government spending are kidding themselves.

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Long Beach Post - Congressman Robert Garcia named to ‘DOGE’ panel on government efficiency
January 22, 2025
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Congressman Robert Garcia named to ‘DOGE’ panel on government efficiency

Long Beach Rep. Robert Garcia announced Tuesday he will serve on a Congressional oversight subcommittee for the newly established Department of Government Efficiency, which is expected to propose dramatic cuts to the federal government.

The Long Beach representative will join five other Democrats and six Republicans on the subcommittee when the new Congress convenes in January. Picks by House Democrats were finalized Tuesday evening, according to someone familiar with the appointments.

In a call Tuesday night, Garcia said the scope of the subcommittee remains unclear.

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Press Telegram - Rep. Robert Garcia named to DOGE subcommittee
January 21, 2025
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Rep. Robert Garcia named to DOGE subcommittee

Rep. Robert Garcia has been named to the Oversight Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, a new House panel chaired by Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.

The subcommittee will work in tandem with President Donald Trump‘s new Department of Government Efficiency, also referred to as DOGE, headed up by tech entrepreneur Elon Musk. The goal for both the new committee and department, according to the administration, is to get rid of wasteful spending.

But some Democrats fear the effort will lead to the elimination of critical government services.

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MSNBC - ‘Welcome to the Elon Musk presidency’ where Trump is VP: Dem Rep. blasts GOP ‘chaos’
December 19, 2024
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A government shutdown is nearing after President-elect Trump and Elon Musk rail…

A government shutdown is nearing after President-elect Trump and Elon Musk railed against a funding bill. Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., criticizes Trump and Musk for breaking the deal and discusses the consequences of the move.

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MSNBC - GOP slammed for ‘ensuring working class people won't get a paycheck' this Christmas to appease Musk
December 19, 2024
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The Trump-backed deal to avert a government shutdown has failed to pass in the …

The Trump-backed deal to avert a government shutdown has failed to pass in the House--a deal that was reportedly influenced by unelected billionaire Elon Musk. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) joins The ReidOut with Joy Reid to discuss.

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Congressman Robert Garcia Leads House Introduction Of The Hatch Act Enforcement Transparency And Accountability Act
April 1, 2024
Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) introduced the Hatch Act Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Act. This legislation will strengthen the safeguards that are intended to ensure that federal government employees behave in a fair, competent, and nonpartisan manner by requiring that the executive branch report to Congress when it declines to investigate potential violations of the Hatch Act.

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MSNBC - Congress to probe Elon Musk's Starlink over allegations Russia is using its technology
March 8, 2024
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Democratic Reps. Jamie Raskin and Robert Garcia want answers after Ukrainian of…
On Thursday, Democratic Reps. Jamie Raskin of Maryland and Robert Garcia of California sent a letter to the chief operating officer of SpaceX, which owns Starlink, expressing concern over accusations from Ukrainian officials that its intelligence service had discovered Russians using the technology in the occupied region of Donetsk. One reason this could be a problem is because President Joe Biden signed an executive order in 2022 that prohibits Americans from making new business investments in Donetsk while its under Russian control. 
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CNBC - House Democrats probe SpaceX over alleged illegal export and use of Starlink by Russia
March 7, 2024
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House Democrats sent a letter to SpaceX demanding transparency from the defense…
House Democrats Robert Garcia, D-Calif. and Jamie Raskin, D-Md, sent a letter to SpaceX demanding transparency from the defense contractor following reports of potentially illegal purchases and use of Starlink satellite internet equipment by Russia in occupied territories of Ukraine. 
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Rep. Robert Garcia calls out ‘Trump crime family’ in House speech
January 23, 2024
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The Advocate - Rep. Robert Garcia calls out ‘Trump crime family’ in House speech
Out California U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia voiced on Thursday serious concerns over financial benefits from foreign governments that former President Donald Trump and his family may have received.
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Congressman Robert Garcia Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Bill to Ban Members of Congress from Trading Stocks
January 24, 2023
Press Release

Washington D.C.- Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) joined Rep. Abigail Spanberger (VA-07), Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21), and 34 of his colleagues in introducing the Transparent Representation Upholding Service and Trust (TRUST) in Congress Act.

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