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. 

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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.

Issues: Defending Democracy Fighting to Get Big Money out of Politics
Congressman Robert Garcia Leads House Introduction Of The Hatch Act Enforcement Transparency And Accountability Act
April 1, 2024
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) introduced the Hatch Act Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Act.

Issues: Defending Democracy Fighting to Get Big Money out of Politics
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. 
Issues: Defending Democracy Fighting to Get Big Money out of Politics
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.
Issues: Defending Democracy Fighting to Get Big Money out of Politics
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.

Issues: Fighting to Get Big Money out of Politics