Providing Safe, Affordable Housing for Every American

Congressman Garcia also believes that housing is a human right, and we have a moral obligation to ensure every one of our residents has access to homes that are safe and affordable. He knows it’s critical for us to invest in not only shelter, but supportive services and permanent housing for people who are unhoused. Congressman Garcia also believes we must redouble efforts to assist residents who are housing insecure. This is a long-term, structural problem and it requires us to take bold steps to create the new homes our community needs—especially along our transit corridors and job centers. 

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FEMA Reimbursements – Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) spearheaded a coalition of 36 other California delegates urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to fully reimburse local governments for the costs of providing shelter to people experiencing homelessness during the pandemic. This request comes in response to FEMA’s Oct. 16 announcement to the California Office of Emergency Services, which retroactively limited the amount of reimbursement local governments will receive for providing emergency non-congregant sheltering. The letter, addressed to FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, said there was a critical need for FEMA to reimburse local governments, or else they would experience financial strain. The lawmakers who signed the letter argued that withholding reimbursements under California’s COVID-19 Major Disaster Declaration could collectively cost cities and counties over $300 million. 
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Signal Tribune - Congressman Robert Garcia secures over $7 million in federal funding for Long Beach projects
March 21, 2024
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Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) announced on March 14 that a total of over $15 million in federal funding has been allocated to Long Beach and Southeast Los Angeles to support community projects. 
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Congressman Garcia Secures Over $15 Million For Local Projects In Government Funding Package
March 14, 2024
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) announced that $15,708,979 in new federal funding is headed to Long Beach and Southeast LA to support vital community projects. These investments will support cities, educational institutions, and neighborhood-serving organizations and were just signed into law by President Biden.

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Congressman Robert Garcia, County Supervisor Holly Mitchell and Mayors for a Guaranteed Income Co-Chair Michael Tubbs Highlight Success Of Guaranteed Income Programs In Southern California
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May 25, 2023
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Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia wants to get rid of rules requiring parking spots that are making the housing affordability crisis worse
May 12, 2023
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Rep. Robert Garcia, a California Democrat and the former mayor of Long Beach, plans to introduce a bill early next week to ban minimum requirements for parking spaces near transit hubs, he said on Wednesday. 

The legislation aims to promote housing density and walkability in urban areas by getting rid of requirements that developers provide a certain amount of off-street parking with every project. 

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Congressman Robert Garcia Introduces People Over Parking Act to Make Housing More Affordable by Eliminating Parking Minimums, Curbing Emissions
May 9, 2023
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Washington D.C.-  Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) joined Representatives Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Greg Casar (TX-35), and Seth Moulton (MA-06) in introducing the “People Over Parking Act” which would eliminate outdated

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Congressman Robert Garcia calls for Federal Action on Commercial Real Estate Sector, Financial Stability, Housing Affordability
April 21, 2023
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Congressman Robert Garcia Announces Over $5 Million to Address Homelessness in Long Beach
April 18, 2023
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded a $5,193,648 unsheltered homelessness grant to the City of Long Beach Housing Authority to address homelessness among people in unsheltered settings.

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Congressman Robert Garcia Announces Over $12 Million To Address Community Development, Housing and Homelessness in Long Beach, Downey, and Southeast L.A.
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Washington D.C.- Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $12,449,240 million in funding including affordable housing, community development, and homeless assistance to 4 communities across the district. 

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